Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, supportive team in beautiful Windermere, right in the heart of the Lake District.

This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy an excellent work–life balance while living and working in one of the UK’s most stunning locations.

• Either Full-time or Part-time
• Shared out-of-hours rota, typically 1 in 6 supported by the nursing team
• A mixed caseload of medical and surgical cases.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to develop clinical interests

Whether you’re an experienced vet looking to broaden your general small animal experience or develop a specialism in a particular area, we can offer a varied caseload and the clinical freedom to thrive.

This position would not be suitable for a new graduate.

We are proud to be a3 rated company, committed to colleague wellbeing, high clinical standards, and creating a positive workplace culture. Our practice is well-equipped and supported by highly experienced certificate-holding vets, as well as skilled nursing, physiotherapy, and administrative teams.

The Practice is RCVS accredited with our main surgery in Windermere and branch practice  have a fully-equipped operating theatre, dental x-ray, ultrasound and in-house laboratory. Our Animal Rehabilitation Centre has a state-of-the art underwater treadmill, K-laser and also offers physiotherapy, massage and acupuncture.

As well as first-opinion care for our own clients’ animals, we see many visiting holiday makers’ pets each week. In addition to this we treat referral cases from other practices for surgery, rehabilitation and dentistry.

We take internal communication very seriously with morning rounds every day and a weekly in-house CPD meeting, as well as an annual AGM and numerous social events. As proud members of the Vet Partners family we offer:

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan – offering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid plus one other membership subscription
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to work scheme
• CPD/training support
• Company sick pay
• Colleague engagement survey
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities
• On-site parking
• The lifestyle benefits of living in the Lake District

Join an Employer of the Year! Vet Partners has been recognised for outstanding team culture and support.

If you’re looking for a rewarding mixed role with flexibility, support, and an unbeatable location, we’d love to hear from you.