Permanent Veterinary Surgeon – Colne, Lancashire

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established two-branch practice in Lancashire seeking a dedicated full-time Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This progressive, well-equipped practice is committed to providing high standards of care and a supportive work environment.

What They're Looking For:

• A confident and compassionate vet with strong clinical and communication skills

• Someone who enjoys a varied caseload and working within a collaborative, experienced team

• An individual interested in career development—certificates supported and encouraged

OOH Rota (1.5 in 8 with generous TOIL):

• Weekend 1: On-call Friday, work Saturday morning, on-call Sunday – Monday & Tuesday off in lieu

• Weekend 2: On-call Saturday (Friday off in lieu) followed by 6 weekends off

• 1 weekday on-call every other week with the following day off

• 8-week rolling rota allows excellent life planning

• Only two 5-day working weeks every 8 weeks (most weeks are 3 or 4 days)

• OOH calls screened via telephone answering service

• On-site accommodation available if preferred

Benefits (Pro Rata):

• £40,000 – £65,000 per annum DOE
• 6.6 weeks annual leave including Bank Holidays, with holiday buy-back scheme
• £1700 CPD allowance 5 paid days off; certificates supported and funded
• RCVS, VDS and 2 additional memberships included
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• 1 paid day volunteering leave per year
• Private medical insurance available via payroll deduction
• Enhanced parental and family leave policies
• £22.50/month corporate gym membership Cycle to Work scheme
• Well-behaved team pets welcome in the workplace

Facilities & Support:

• Digital x-ray, ultrasound, dental suite with dental x-ray, flexible & rigid endoscopy

• Two surgical theatres with multiparameter monitors, in-house lab, separate dog & cat wards

• Three consulting rooms and a dedicated bereavement space

• High, varied caseload supporting clinical growth

• Regular visits from peripatetic specialists in ultrasonography and cardiology

• Strong nursing team including ECC, anaesthesia, feline medicine and dentistry certificates

• 24/7 inpatient care provided by 3 dedicated night RVNs (2 ECC cert holders)

• Supportive team culture with qualified GDP mentors, mental health first aiders, and wellbeing champions

A fantastic opportunity for a vet seeking work-life balance and clinical development within a supportive, forward-thinking team.

Must haves:

• RCVS Registered & Qualified or soon to be.
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Have excellent verbal / written communication skills

What happens next?

CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any pre-application questions or if this role is not quite right for you, please contact the VS Team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.

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