Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon- No OOHs

Location United Kingdom
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £45,000–£65,000 DOE
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 5865
Published: 2 days ago

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
East Lancashire | Up to £65,000 DOE | No OOH Required

At Lloyd & Cowan Veterinary Recruitment, we are delighted to be supporting a well-established, RCVS-accredited small animal practice in East Lancashire in their search for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon.

This opportunity offers a varied caseload, excellent facilities, and genuine flexibility — all within easy reach of stunning countryside and strong transport links to Manchester and Leeds.

The Role

  • Full-time position – 40 hours per week (part-time considered)

  • Flexible working options available

  • Some branch work may include sole-charge consulting

  • No OOH required (optional participation available)

  • In-house OOH service with experienced vets and a dedicated night nurse team

Salary: £45,000–£65,000 DOE

About You

  • Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for small animal practice

  • Confident in routine consultations and surgery (VetGDP completed)

  • Keen to work with a diverse and interesting caseload

  • Interested in developing in-house services, particularly surgery or orthopaedics

  • Motivated to continue learning within a supportive, well-resourced team

Facilities & Support

  • Digital radiography and ultrasound

  • Video endoscopy

  • Two surgical theatres

  • Dental suite with dental x-ray

  • In-house laboratory

  • Separate canine and feline wards

  • Comfortable team facilities and on-call accommodation

You will be joining a collaborative team of around 65 colleagues, including certificate holders and highly skilled RVNs with additional qualifications across ECC, surgery, anaesthesia and physiotherapy.

Benefits

  • 6.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata)

  • RCVS membership and VDS cover paid

  • Professional subscriptions covered

  • Generous CPD allowance with paid CPD days

  • Volunteer leave

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Optional private medical insurance

If you are looking for a role where you will be supported, valued and given the opportunity to thrive both professionally and personally, we would be happy to arrange a confidential discussion.