Veterinary Surgeon vacancy, Medical bias and surgery development available - Preston, Lancashire

Bright Leaf Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A large community veterinary practice in the United Kingdom is seeking a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly team. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity, including mentorship and best clinical practice promotion, with a four-day working week and no out-of-hours commitments. Ideal candidates will have experience in small animal practice and be comfortable with both consulting and surgical responsibilities.

Benefits

Four-day working week

Flexible shared weekend rota

Well-equipped practice with advanced tools

Excellent transport links to major cities

Qualifications

• Couple of years of experience in UK small animal practice.
• Comfortable with both consulting and surgical responsibilities.
• Interest in dermatology or other medical discipline is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the team through regular meetings and support practice success.
• Promote best clinical practice, leadership and coaching skills.
• Support schedule 3 procedures and enhance performance and workflow.

Skills

Consulting and surgical responsibilities

Mentoring and leadership

Openness to complex surgery mentorship

Tools

Laparoscopy

Endoscopy

Ultrasound

Job description

Overview

This large community veterinary practice in Lancashire is looking for a confident and forward‑thinking Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly four‑vet team. The role offers a dynamic and fulfilling opportunity to take on a key position within a busy, community‑focused clinic.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the team through regular meetings and support practice success.
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues, including leading nurse consults.
• Promote best clinical practice, leadership and coaching skills.
• Support schedule 3 procedures and enhance performance and workflow.

Qualifications

• Couple of years of experience in UK small animal practice.
• Comfortable with both consulting and surgical responsibilities.
• Ready to contribute to the growth and evolution of the practice.
• Interest in dermatology or other medical discipline is desirable.
• Openness to complex surgery mentorship if of interest.

Benefits

• Four‑day working week with no out‑of‑hours commitments.
• Shared weekend rota (flexible).
• Advantageous location with excellent transport links to Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.
• Well‑equipped practice with advanced tools: laparoscopy, endoscopy, TTA kit, patella luxation equipment, ultrasound, capnography, ventilators, digital and dental x‑ray.

How to apply

To learn more about this exciting opportunity or wish to apply, please don't hesitate to contact [e-mail] or give us a call at 01422 433900. Apply below.