Veterinary Surgeon

Location Lancashire
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £38,000-£60,000+
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 3211
Published: 5 months ago

An independent small animal practice in the Lancashire area is looking to welcome a new veterinary surgeon to their growing team.

This role would suit someone confident with general first opinion work, including consultations, routine surgery, and dentistry. The team is experienced, supportive, and open to both established vets and those ready to step into more responsibility as the practice continues to grow.

The Role

  • Full-time or part-time options available

  • 40 hours across 4, 4.5, or 5 days

  • Weekend rota on a 7-week cycle

  • No out-of-hours, with all OOH covered externally

  • Sole charge required at times, particularly at branch level

  • Main site typically has two vets working together

  • Each site supported by experienced nurse leads

The Practice

  • Independently owned with a strong clinical focus

  • Well-equipped facilities including ultrasound, digital and dental x-ray, haematology, electrosurgery, and automated urinalysis

  • Cloud-based PMS integrated with IDEXX diagnostics

  • Supportive of development and clinical freedom

The Package

  • Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience

  • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off

  • Generous CPD allowance with certificate support

  • Paid RCVS, VDS and one other membership

  • Private health care and pension

  • Staff discount for own pets

This is a great role for a proactive vet who values clinical standards and wants to be part of a friendly, close-knit team without the pressure of corporate targets.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat by sending your CV via APPLY or email Sophie on sophie@lloydandcowan.com.