Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon | Carlisle, Cumbria

An excellent opportunity for a compassionate and motivated Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive, single-site, 100% small animal practice in Carlisle. This role would suit a vet who enjoys developing long-term client relationships, working cases up properly in-house and being part of a genuinely collaborative team.

Full Time | Part-Time Considered | Permanent | £40,000 – £60,000 FTE

Key Details

• Role: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

• Location: Carlisle, Cumbria

• Hours: Full time (part time considered)

• Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 FTE (including OOH), dependent on experience

• Contract: Permanent

• Caseload: 100% small animal

• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas considered

The Practice Environment

• Single-site, small animal only practice

• Strong focus on maintaining broad medical and surgical skills in primary care

• In-house healthcare plans allowing comprehensive preventative and illness care

• Excellent facilities including:

  • Digital x-ray (standard and dental)

  • Ultrasound

  • Video endoscopy

  • Fully equipped in-house laboratory (biochemistry & haematology)

• Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic

• RCVS accredited and Gold Compassionate Understood practice

• 15-minute consultations as standard

The Role

• Varied first-opinion small animal caseload

• Opportunity to fully work up cases in-house

• Routine and non-routine medical and surgical work

• Consistent rota with set days and duty nights

• 1:4 out-of-hours rota with financial remuneration

• One weekend per month, with flexibility to swap shifts when needed

The Team

• Friendly and collaborative veterinary team

• Supported by experienced RVNs, SVNs, animal care assistants and an excellent front-of-house team

• Strong culture of knowledge sharing and case discussion

• Commitment to developing individual clinical interests

• Actively working towards Investor in the Environment accreditation

About You

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

• At least initial post-graduate experience in practice

• Confident with sole-charge consulting and routine procedures

• Compassionate, caring and a strong communicator

• Enjoys teamwork but confident making independent clinical decisions

• Keen to build long-term relationships with clients and patients

Location & Lifestyle

• Based in Carlisle, Cumbria

• Lake District National Park just 15 miles away

• Scottish Borders approximately 8 miles away

• Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts seeking excellent work–life balance

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £40,000 – £60,000 FTE (dependent on experience and hours)

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays

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

• Certificates encouraged and fully supported

• RCVS membership paid

• Two additional professional memberships paid

• VDS cover

• Health Shield wellbeing scheme

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay

• Discounted veterinary fees

• Company sick pay

• Annual pay reviews

• Pension scheme with Legal & General

• Clear career progression opportunities

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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