Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Town and Country Veterinary Group, Blackburn; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused veterinary practice in Blackburn is seeking a passionate Veterinary Surgeon. This role offers a salary of up to £65,000 DOE, a supportive team environment, and flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance. Candidates will engage in diverse duties from consultations to surgeries, fostering relationships with clients. The practice prioritizes professional development and well-being with numerous employee benefits including annual leave, CPD allowances, and various financial perks.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Flexible working arrangements

£1250 CPD allowance

Qualifications

• Must hold a Degree in Veterinary Science.
• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations and surgeries.
• Manage patient care from start to finish.
• Build relationships with clients and their pets.

Skills

Veterinary knowledge

Client communication

Surgical skills

Education

Degree in Veterinary Science

Tools

Ultrasound

Digital X-ray

Job description

Overview

Salary up to £65,000 DOE, Up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance & up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus.

Are you a passionate veterinary surgeon seeking a fulfilling career with a supportive and friendly team? Town and Country Vets invites you to join us across our three well-equipped practices in Blackburn, Clayton-le-Moors, and Whalley.

What You’ll Do

You’ll enjoy a varied role combining consultations and surgeries, managing patient care from start to finish, including some sole charge duties. This is your chance to make a real impact—building trusted relationships with both clients and their pets.

Flexible Working to Fit Your Life

We appreciate the importance of work-life balance. Whether you prefer a set schedule or a flexible pattern, we’re happy to tailor arrangements to suit your lifestyle. Our full-time vets typically work four full days per week, have a weekday off, and join a Saturday rota (1 in 4/5 Saturdays) with a day off in lieu. Best of all? No out-of-hours or bank holiday shifts—helping you maintain a healthy work-life harmony. Part-time options are also welcome for the right candidate.

About Town and Country Vets

We are a first-opinion, small animal practice with three fantastic locations, all equipped with ultrasound, digital X-ray, and in-house blood analyzers. Situated in Blackburn, with excellent transport links to Manchester, Liverpool, and beyond, you’ll find plenty to enjoy outside work—from local gyms and amenities to countryside walks and the beautiful Lake District within easy reach.

Our emphasis on preventative healthcare and continuity of care means you’ll build meaningful, lasting connections with clients and patients. Our excellent Google reviews reflect the quality of care and community spirit we foster. At Town and Country Vets, we pride ourselves on being Lancashire’s family-focused practice that prioritises your wellbeing.

Meet the Team

Join a warm, welcoming team including 3 vets, a Clinical Director, 8 nurses, a VCA, 7 receptionists, and a Practice Manager. Many of our team have grown with us over the years, reflecting our culture of support and professional development.

“Town and Country is a great place to work. You’ll find a friendly and helpful bunch, with support from vets, nurses, reception, and management alike. Several staff have been with us for decades—some trained here and stayed, the longest being 30 years! I started on reception in 2006 and, after a short break, happily returned as Practice Manager in 2023. The team welcomed me back with open arms—it truly feels like family here.”

- Joanne Dolan, Practice Manager

Because our people matter

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
• Wellbeing
• 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 support
• Learning 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
• Colleague Benefits
• 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
• Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging; Disability Confident Employer—discussion of reasonable adjustments during recruitment

Up to £65,000 DOE