Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia Group; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave and pay

BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees

Cycle to work and Green Car schemes

Retail discounts

Reduced-cost veterinary care for your

Job summary

Town and Country Vets - Blackburn is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team in Blackburn. The role involves a mix of consultations and surgery, work-up and care of patients, with some sole charge and a supportive, collaborative team.

We offer a salary up to £65,000, relocation allowance up to £5,000 and a welcome bonus up to £5,000. Benefits include private medical insurance, and flexible patterns can be discussed to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice and a track record of compassionate patient care.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard of patient and client care across a varied caseload.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure best outcomes for surgeries and consultations.
• Continue to develop clinical skills and contribute to the team’s knowledge and growth.
• Support ongoing development of colleagues and maintain high professional standards.

Skills

RCVS registration

Team collaboration

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration (or eligible)

Job description

Town and Country Vets - Blackburn, Blackburn, North West

Salary up to £65,000, up to £5000 Relocation Allowance and up to £5000 welcome bonus.

We have an exciting opportunity for a veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Town & Country, part of inspiring vet care. Your day-to-day duties will involve a mixture of consultations and surgery, you will be responsible for the work up and care of patients, there will be some sole charge.

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Practice Highlights

We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you are looking to fix or flex your work patterns, we can find the right solution for you. Our full-time vets usually work 4 full days with a day off during the week and you would be part of the Saturday rota which would be 1:4/5 Saturdays with a day in lieu.

We have no OOH or Bank holidays which is great for a work-life balance. However, we are happy to discuss working patterns as we understand how important a good work/life balance is and we would be happy to discuss part time hours.

\"Town and Country is a great place to work, you will find us a friendly and helpful bunch, with advice and support from all the experienced team, management, receptionists, nurses and vets. We have a few members of staff who have been here for many years, some have trained with us and stayed with us, the longest being 30 years! I myself started on reception in 2006, then was made administrator and then was promoted to Office Manager. I left for a brief spell of 18 months in 2021 due to a restructure, I missed working at the practice and with the team, in 2023 I had the opportunity to return as Practice Manager and did so. The team welcomed be back with open arms, it was great to be back in practice\"

Joanne Dolan - Practice Manager

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

Key Responsibilities

We have a great team of 5 Vets, 1 Clinical Director, 9 Nurses, 1 VCA, 7 Receptionists and 1 Practice Manager. We are a friendly team, whom some we have trained and are still with us decades later! Everyone is hard-working, friendly & supportive. Our team has a wealth of knowledge and expertise and it is important to us that we find the right person to join our Town & Country family. Professional development is supported within our team.

Preventative health care and case continuity are all important to us and mean that during your time at Town & Country vets, you will build great working relationships with your clients and patients! We have some wonderful reviews on Google to reflect this! We are Lancashire’s family-oriented vets who will put your wellbeing first!

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A passion for delivering excellent patient and client care

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Town and Country Vets - Blackburn

40 King Street, Blackburn, BB2 2DH, United Kingdom

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.

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.