Fantastic opportunity for a caring and enthusiastic Vet to join a supportive team at a friendly small animal practice in Carlisle. Great facilities, 15-minute consults, excellent CPD funding, and a strong team culture.

Key Details

• Location: Carlisle, Cumbria

• Role: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

• Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 FTE (DOE, including OOH)

• Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)

• Rota: 4-day week with 1:4 OOH and weekends

The Role

• First-opinion caseload with the opportunity to develop your own interests

• 15-minute consultations, with time for thorough case work-ups

• Mix of consulting, routine surgery, and inpatient care

• Out-of-hours service on a 1:4 rota, well supported by a small, collaborative team

• Ideal for an experienced vet comfortable with sole charge, though further development and CPD are actively supported

The Team & Facilities

• Supportive team of vets, RVNs, SVNs, ACAs and reception staff

• Modern diagnostic facilities including digital x-ray (standard & dental), ultrasound, video-endoscopy, and in-house lab (biochem & haematology)

• RCVS-accredited and Gold Cat Friendly Clinic, with Compassion Understood Gold accreditation

• Committed to sustainability and working towards Investors in the Environment accreditation

• Excellent feedback from locums for teamwork, high standards, and supportive culture

The Area
Located just 15 miles from the Lake District and 8 miles from the Scottish Borders, this practice offers the perfect balance of rewarding clinical work and easy access to some of the UK's most stunning scenery.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 FTE (DOE, including OOH)

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays

• £1,750 CPD allowance per annum 5 CPD days

• Certificate funding actively encouraged

• RCVS, VDS two other memberships paid

• Health Shield cover (dental, optical, physio, wellbeing)

• Enhanced parental leave

• Staff discount on veterinary fees

• My Perks discount & cashback scheme

• Company sick pay & pension (Legal & General)

• Annual pay reviews & clear career progression opportunities

• Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship considered

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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