Veterinary Surgeon – Preston, Lancashire

Up to £70,000 DOE | Full or Part Time | Visa Sponsorship Available

Key Highlights

• Salary up to £70,000 DOE
• 4-day working week with no on-call
• Recently refurbished, modern small animal practice
• Excellent surgical caseload with certificate support
• Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance available

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a modern, well-equipped small animal practice in Preston, Lancashire. This is an excellent role for a vet looking to develop their clinical skills within a supportive team while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

The practice is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon who is confident with routine consultations, surgeries and dentistry, and who enjoys working within a collaborative environment. A wide variety of clinical interests are welcomed, allowing the successful candidate to develop their own areas of expertise while benefiting from a diverse and rewarding caseload.

The recently refurbished practice offers an excellent working environment, featuring a large operating theatre, dedicated dental suite, four consulting rooms and orthopaedic equipment. Led by an experienced Partner with a surgical certificate and supported by advanced surgical expertise within the wider team, the practice encourages continuous professional development and provides funding for further certificates where appropriate. Access to a nearby 24-hour hospital also allows seamless referral of more complex cases.

The position is available on a full-time basis, working a four-day week with either a 1 in 3 Saturday rota at the practice or 1 in 6 full weekends at a nearby sister hospital. There are no out-of-hours or on-call responsibilities, and part-time applications of up to 30 hours per week will also be considered.

Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000 DOE
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service
• Additional paid "Day for You" each year
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days' paid CPD leave
• Fully funded certificates and excellent career development opportunities
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan
• 24/7 wellbeing and counselling support
• Life Assurance (3x salary)
• RCVS, VDS and BVA membership fees paid
• Visa sponsorship and relocation support available
• Staff discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and Season Ticket loans
• Sabbatical opportunities based on length of service

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be a qualified MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for delivering outstanding patient and client care. They will enjoy working collaboratively, building strong client relationships and contributing to a friendly, progressive practice committed to clinical excellence.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a supportive employer, excellent facilities, genuine career progression and a practice where they can make a real impact.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email l.thorpe@purovets.com

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And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-58134