Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Accrington
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£65,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Small animal surgery Consulting Diagnostic imaging interpretation Client communication In-patient care Collaboration with nursing team CPD commitment Clinical decision-making

FULL DESCRIPTION

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Accrington, North West | Discipline: Small Animal | Full Time, Flexible | Up to £65,000 DOE

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], covering 3 sites across Lancashire. Located in the heart of Lancashire, our practices offer an excellent work-life balance. Across our three sites, we are equipped with modern diagnostic and laboratory equipment. Our facilities include digital imaging, ultrasound, in-house laboratory equipment, and dedicated surgical spaces. We are committed to supporting our clinicians' professional growth and actively encourage CPD, certifications, and postgraduate qualifications.

Flexible Scheduling for a Work-Life Balance

We strive to provide our team with a varied and rewarding working day. Your duties across the week will include consultations, surgeries, client callbacks, prescriptions, in-patient care and workups. You will ideally work 4 days per week, with hours varying between 8.30am – 7:30 pm, alongside a Saturday rota (typically 1 in 4). However, we understand the importance of flexibility. There are no out-of-hours or bank holiday duties.

Our Supportive Team

We are a kind, friendly, and collaborative team. Our leadership team provides strong clinical and operational support. Across our sites, we are supported by a dedicated nursing team and an experienced support team.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

  • 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies
  • £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
  • Certificate support
  • Learning and development opportunities via the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Academy
  • Access to Vetlexicon
  • All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
  • All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme
  • Quality Improvement Programme
  • BVA membership
  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees
  • Company pension scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
  • Discounted treatment for your own pets at an [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] practice

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions.

Contact

Speak to Mike Burrell from our recruitment team: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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