Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

Position:
Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal at IVC Evidensia UK (Town and Country Vets)

Base pay:
Up to £65,000 plus relocation allowance up to £5,000 and a welcome bonus up to £5,000.

As a Veterinary Surgeon you will perform a mixture of consultations and surgery across three practices. You will be responsible for patient work‑up, diagnosis, treatment and post‑operative care. You will take sole charge during certain periods, manage caseloads, and maintain accurate records. Working patterns are flexible:

• Full‑time vets usually work four full days with a day off each week.
• Saturday rota includes 1:4 or 1:5 Saturdays with a day in lieu.
• No out‑of‑hours or bank holidays; part‑time hours can be discussed.

Town and Country Vets is a first‑opinion small animal group with sites in Blackburn, Clayton‑le‑Moors and Whalley. Facilities include ultrasound, digital X‑ray and an in‑house blood machine. The team comprises 5 vets, 1 clinical director, 9 nurses, 1 VCA, 7 receptionists and 1 practice manager. The practice values professional development and work‑life balance.

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Birthday paid day off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy, shared parental, adoption)
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Non‑accidental injury support
• £1,250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro‑rata
• Learning & development via IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon
• Research funding opportunities for vets & nurses
• £1,250 Care Fund per annum
• Infection Prevention & Control programme
• Quality Improvement programme
• BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees
• Pawsome Benefits (discounts & cashback)
• Pension (5% employee / 3% employer)
• Discounted staff pet care

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we welcome candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer we are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Location:

Blackburn, Clayton‑le‑Moors & Whalley, England.