Veterinary Surgeon - Preston

Supreme Search Specialists; Preston; Presencial; GBP 59.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private health insurance

Enhanced holiday

CPD support

Birthday day off

Contributory pension

Descripción de la vacante

Supreme Search Specialists in Preston, Lancashire, is seeking an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive practice on a four-day, up to 40-hour week.

The role features a 1 in 3 Saturday rota, no out-of-hours work, salary up to £65,000 FTE, CPD support, private healthcare and excellent colleague benefits, with opportunities to develop in dentistry, dermatology or ultrasonography.

Formación

• Be an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon.
• Strong experience across consultations and surgery.
• Confident working sole charge.
• Excellent client communication skills.
• Mentoring and supporting less experienced colleagues.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Interest or experience in dentistry, dermatology or ultrasonography.

Responsabilidades

• Providing high-quality first-opinion veterinary care.
• Managing a varied small animal caseload.
• Conducting routine and complex consultations.
• Performing routine surgical procedures.
• Working confidently in sole-charge situations.
• Building strong relationships with clients and their pets.
• Participating in the 1 in 3 Saturday rota.

Conocimientos

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Consultations

Surgery

Sole charge

Client communication

Mentoring

Professional development

Teamwork

Dentistry/dermatology/ultrasonography

Descripción del empleo

Veterinary Surgeon – Preston, Lancashire

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a close-knit and supportive practice in Preston, Lancashire.

This is a full-time opportunity of up to 40 hours across 4 days per week, with flexibility around working patterns to accommodate different commitments. The role includes a 1 in 3 Saturday rota and no out-of-hours (OOH), supporting a strong work-life balance.

Salary up to £65,000 FTE, dependent on experience, with generous CPD support, enhanced holiday, private healthcare and excellent colleague benefits.

The position would suit a confident Veterinary Surgeon who is comfortable with consultations, surgery and sole-charge working. There are also opportunities to develop clinical interests in dentistry, dermatology or ultrasonography.

About the Practice

The practice is an established training practice with a friendly, stable team and minimal staff turnover.

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will join a supportive clinical team comprising two Veterinary Surgeons, two RVNs, one SVN, one Veterinary Care Assistant, a Practice Owner/Head Nurse and Practice Manager, alongside the reception team.

The team places strong emphasis on collaboration, professional development and supporting colleagues throughout their careers.

The practice is situated in the Preston Docks area, providing a pleasant working environment with local amenities nearby.

Preston also offers excellent lifestyle opportunities, with affordable housing and easy access to the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Manchester and Liverpool.

Responsibilities

As a Veterinary Surgeon, responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality first-opinion veterinary care

• Managing a varied small animal caseload

• Conducting routine and complex consultations

• Performing routine surgical procedures

• Working confidently in sole-charge situations

• Managing medical cases and developing appropriate treatment plans

• Supporting dental, dermatology or ultrasonography cases where experienced

• Building strong relationships with clients and their pets

• Maintaining high standards of clinical and patient care

• Working collaboratively with Veterinary Nurses and the wider team

• Supporting the development and mentoring of junior colleagues where appropriate

• Participating in the 1 in 3 Saturday rota

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

• Have strong experience across consultations and surgery

• Be confident working sole charge

• Have excellent client communication skills

• Be professional, enthusiastic and compassionate

• Enjoy working within a close-knit and supportive team

• Be interested in mentoring and supporting less experienced colleagues

• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development

• Have an interest or experience in dentistry, dermatology or ultrasonography — desirable but not essential

Compensation & Benefits

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will receive:

• Salary up to £65,000 FTE, dependent on experience

• 40 hours across 4 days per week

• Flexible working patterns

• 1 in 3 Saturdays

• No OOH

• 5.6 weeks' holiday, increasing to 6.6 weeks after 2 years' service

• Additional birthday day of leave

• Generous CPD allowance

• Certificate funding

• Private health insurance

• Contributory pension scheme

• In-house career development opportunities

• Paid RCVS, BVA and VDS memberships

• Reward Hub access

• Wellbeing and pastoral support

• Cycle to work scheme

• 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room

• Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes

• Support from a stable and experienced team