Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Accrington; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted treatment for own pets

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Accrington is seeking a passionate and experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly team. The role involves consultations, surgeries, and collaborating with a supportive team across three sites in Lancashire. This practice emphasizes work-life balance with flexible scheduling, no out-of-hours duties, and generous leave benefits. Candidates will have access to CPD opportunities, professional memberships, and a competitive salary. This position encourages applications from all diverse groups.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with enthusiasm for quality patient care.
• Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations and surgeries across three veterinary sites.
• Provide client callbacks, prescriptions, and inpatient care.
• Collaborate with nursing and support teams to ensure effective care.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Mearley Veterinary Group, Accrington, North West

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team at Mearley Vets, covering 3 sites across Lancashire.

Find Your Perfect Place to Excel

Located in the heart of Lancashire, our practices are surrounded by beautiful countryside, charming market towns, and vibrant local communities. With easy access to the Ribble Valley, Pendle Hill, and the Forest of Bowland, the area offers an excellent work-life balance for outdoor enthusiasts, food lovers, and those who enjoy a strong sense of community. Excellent transport links connect you to Manchester, Leeds, and the Lake District, making Lancashire a fantastic place to live and work.

About Mearley Vets

Across our three sites, we are equipped with modern diagnostic and laboratory equipment to support high standards of patient care. Our facilities include digital imaging, ultrasound, in-house laboratory equipment, and dedicated surgical spaces.

We are committed to supporting our clinicians' professional growth and actively encourage CPD, certifications, and postgraduate qualifications.

Flexible Scheduling for a Work-Life Balance

We strive to provide our team with a varied and rewarding working day. Your duties across the week will include consultations, surgeries, client callbacks, prescriptions, in-patient care and workups.

You will ideally work 4 days per week, with hours varying between 8.30am – 7:30 pm, alongside a Saturday rota (typically 1 in 4). However, we understand the importance of flexibility and are happy to discuss shift patterns and working hours to accommodate your preferences.

There are no out-of-hours or bank holiday duties, giving you plenty of time to enjoy your personal life.

Our Supportive Team

We are a kind, friendly, and collaborative team that prides itself on delivering the highest standard of care to our clients and patients. Our leadership team provides strong clinical and operational support, and our vets bring a wealth of experience and varied clinical interests.

Across our sites, we are supported by a dedicated nursing team and an experienced support team. We foster an open and encouraging culture, holding regular team meetings where ideas and feedback are actively welcomed.

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

2 Kenyon Street, Accrington, BB5 1BE, United Kingdom

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Mike Burrell from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.