Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon | Colne, Lancashire

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established first-opinion practice in Colne, Lancashire. This role offers a varied and busy caseload, flexible full or part-time options and genuine scope to develop clinical interests, particularly in surgery or orthopaedics, within a supportive and well-resourced team.

Full or Part-Time | £40,000 – £65,000 (Pro Rata) | Permanent

Key Details

• Role: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

• Location: Colne, Lancashire

• Hours: Full time or part time considered

• Full-Time Hours: 40 hours per week

• Out of Hours: Participation required (details below)

• Contract: Permanent

The Practice

• Established first-opinion small animal practice with multiple sites

• High and varied caseload supporting clinical progression

• Strong in-house services with opportunities to expand surgical and medical work

• Well-equipped facilities including advanced diagnostics and surgical theatres

• Dedicated overnight nursing team providing inpatient care

• Supportive, people-focused culture with an emphasis on wellbeing

The Role

• GP veterinary role with exposure to a broad and interesting caseload

• Opportunity to develop areas of clinical interest including surgery and orthopaedics

• Full-time rota based on a rolling 8-week cycle to allow forward planning

• Involvement in the in-house out-of-hours service with overnight nursing support

• On-call commitments balanced with generous time off in lieu

• Flexible working patterns and part-time options available

Out of Hours Structure (Full Time):

• 1 in 8 weekend on-call

• 1 weeknight on-call every 2 weeks

• Protected time off following on-call shifts

• Dedicated night RVNs handling overnight care and calls

• External answering service overnight

What We're Looking For

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

• VetGDP completed

• Confident in routine consultations and surgery

• Enjoys working within a large, collaborative team

• Keen to progress clinically and contribute to service development

Location Highlights

• Based in Colne, East Lancashire

• Surrounded by attractive countryside

• Well connected to Burnley, Barnoldswick and surrounding towns

• Ideal for those seeking a balance of rural living with accessible amenities

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £40,000 – £65,000 per annum (DOE, pro rata)

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays, with buy/sell options

• Generous CPD allowance with 5 paid CPD days per year (pro rata)

• Certificates encouraged and can be funded

• Paid RCVS membership and VDS cover plus additional subscriptions

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Paid volunteering day

• Corporate gym membership and Cycle to Work scheme

• Enhanced family leave policies

• Private medical insurance available via payroll

• Discounted treatment for colleague pets

• Strong focus on wellbeing with dedicated wellbeing champions and team events

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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