Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Cumbria

Westmorland Veterinary Kendal; Kendal; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Kendal is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care and offers a flexible work-life balance, along with professional development opportunities. You'll work in a supportive environment with advanced equipment and contribute to a collaborative team. Competitive salary and benefits available.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1,250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon confident in basic surgery and clinical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a supportive environment.
• Open to discussing flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care.
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development.
• Contribute to a supportive team environment.

Skills

Surgery Skills

Clinical Skills

Collaboration

Continuous Learning

Job description

Salary up to £60,000 DOE.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is confident in basic surgery and clinical skills, although support is always available. A work‑life balance is important to us and we are happy to discuss working hours with the right candidate.

Out of Hours is now provided by Vets Now at our Kendal practice, meaning we have 24‑hour care for our patients without being part of an on‑call rota. Weekends are on a fair rota pattern, working Saturday and Sunday 8‑12.

About Us

Here at Westmorland Veterinary Group we take pride in offering a friendly and supportive work environment whilst striving to provide the highest level of patient and client care.

Once a mixed practice, Westmorland Veterinary Group is now a thriving two‑site practice with separate farm and small animal teams. Our team has a variety of experience, from student nurses and new graduate vets to those with over 30 years of experience. We have certificate holders, including an Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery, and further qualifications and training are encouraged here.

We are well equipped with digital x‑ray including AI technology, endoscopy, ultrasound machines, multi‑parameter anaesthetic monitoring and an in‑house laboratory.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration and continuous learning.
• Advanced Equipment: Work with state‑of‑the‑art equipment to provide the best care for your patients.
• Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule that supports your personal and professional needs.
• Career Development: Opportunities for further education and qualifications are actively encouraged and supported.

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

• £1,250 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 £1,250 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 & Inclusion

At IVC Evidensia we are 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.