Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £65,000 pa DOE

6.8 weeks holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Funded learning and development

Job summary

IVC Evidensia in Clitheroe is seeking a part-time Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. Offering a competitive salary up to £65,000, you'll deliver high-quality care while continuing to develop your skills within a supportive environment.

Key responsibilities include providing excellent patient care for routine and complex medical cases and collaborating with a dedicated team. The role promotes professional growth, ensuring a positive clinical culture and ample opportunities for learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Professionalism, reliability, and ability to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent patient care and client service across medical and surgical cases.
• Work collaboratively with the clinical team and support the development of colleagues.
• Participate in a flexible rota and meet the practice’s scheduling needs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach to learning

Ability to work independently

Education

Veterinary degree

Registration with RCVS

Job description

Salary up to £65,000 pa DOE

Job Overview

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team on a part‑time basis with a flexible rota of 20 hours a week.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent patient care and client service across routine and complex medical and surgical cases.
• Work collaboratively with the clinical team and support the development of colleagues.
• Participate in a flexible rota and meet the practice’s scheduling needs (20h per week, no overnight or weekend work outside of a 1-in-3 Saturday mornings).

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary up to £65,000 pa DOE.
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles.
• Funded learning and development, CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres.
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks.
• 6.8 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.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and registration with RCVS (or eligibility to register).
• Experience 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, openness to feedback and development.
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

About the Team

A long‑standing, experienced team led by a forward‑thinking Clinical Director. The practice has over 70 years of history, more than 50 years of collective veterinary experience, and a supportive environment that encourages exposure in orthopaedics, cardiology, and soft tissue surgery.

Location: Close to Bolton, Manchester, Manchester Airport and Wigan.