Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Inspiring Vet Care; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

6.6 weeks holiday

Relocation allowance

Welcome bonus

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care’s Town & Country practice in Blackburn is seeking a veterinary surgeon to join a team delivering high-standard patient and client care across a varied caseload. You will work with colleagues to develop clinical skills and support the team while staying aligned with our values of care and community.

You’ll contribute to a positive clinical culture, participate in a flexible pattern to support work-life balance, and enjoy a range of benefits including a generous holiday

Qualifications

• A Veterinary degree and registration with the RCVS (or eligibility).
• Experience in clinical practice with routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive learner open to feedback and development.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the practice team to deliver high standards of patient and client care across a varied caseload.
• Continue to develop clinical skills and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Deliver excellent care and support ongoing development of team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Proactive learning

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration or eligible

Job description

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.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

• 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

• 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

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £65,000 pa DOE