Veterinary Surgeon

GLG Vets; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD funded

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

RCVS/VDS fees paid

BSAVA/BVA support

Job summary

GLG Vets in Preston, Lancashire is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-run, friendly practice. You will run consults, communicate treatment plans clearly and contribute to a positive, learning-led culture.

The role offers collaborative nursing support, routine and some advanced soft-tissue surgeries, and opportunities for CPD with funded certificates, plus a generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK small-animal first opinion practice.
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults.
• Further certifications or a desire to pursue them welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Run consults with confidence, communicating treatment plans clearly.
• Perform routine and some advanced soft‑tissue surgeries.
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team to deliver outstanding inpatient care.
• Contribute to a positive, learning-led practice culture.

Skills

Strong communicator

Calm decision-maker

Imaging & diagnostics

Team player

Organised

Education

Experience in UK small-animal first opinion practice

Further certifications welcomed

Tools

Imaging equipment (ultrasound, X-ray)

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon — Preston, Lancashire

Overview: Join a well‑run, friendly practice as a Veterinary Surgeon based in Preston, Lancashire. Preston, Lancashire is known for its vibrant high street, friendly locals and easy access to countryside walks and weekend escapes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Run consults with confidence, communicating treatment plans clearly
• Perform routine and some advanced soft‑tissue surgeries
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team to deliver outstanding inpatient care
• Contribute to a positive, learning‑led practice culture

Skills

• Strong communicator who builds rapport quickly with clients and colleagues
• Calm decision‑maker with solid surgical and medical skills
• Comfortable with routine imaging and point‑of‑care diagnostics
• Team‑oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Organised, reliable and proactive in a busy first‑opinion setting

Qualifications

• Experience in UK small‑animal first opinion practice
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults
• Further certifications or a desire to pursue them welcomed

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• CPD encouraged and funded, with certificate support considered
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
• RCVS/VDS fees paid (and BSAVA/BVA where applicable)
• Supportive, friendly team culture with real clinical autonomy