Veterinary Surgeon | Accommodation Available | Work with Certificate Holders | Lancashire

<p><strong>Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon | Full-Time or Part-Time</strong></p> <p>GVC is assisting a well-established, multi-site small animal practice in recruiting an experienced Veterinary Surgeon. The practice provides high-quality first-opinion care with a varied caseload and opportunities for vets with interests in surgery, orthopaedics, and medicine.</p> <h3><strong>The Role</strong></h3> <p>The successful candidate will work in a supportive team environment with experienced colleagues, including certificate holders in medicine, dentistry, and ECC, as well as nurses holding advanced qualifications. Responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Routine consultations, surgical procedures, and case management</p> <li> <p>Participation in a <strong>40-hour week full-time rota</strong>, with 1 in 8 on-call and one weeknight on-call every two weeks</p> <li> <p>Flexible and part-time working arrangements considered</p> <li> <p>Time off in-lieu for weekend and weeknight on-call shifts</p> </ul> <p>The practice operates an <strong>in-house overnight RVN team</strong>, including ECC-certified nurses, to support on-call vets and in-patient care. An OOH telephone answering service ensures vets are not taking calls directly.</p> <h3><strong>Facilities &amp; Team</strong></h3> <ul> <li> <p>Fully equipped with <strong>digital X-ray, ultrasound, flexible and rigid endoscopy, two surgical theatres with multiparameter monitors, and a dental suite with X-ray</strong></p> <li> <p>Extensive in-house laboratory and multiple consulting rooms</p> <li> <p>Designated canine and feline inpatient wards, plus a bereavement room</p> <li> <p>Collaboration with visiting specialists in ultrasonography and cardiology</p> <li> <p>Training practice affiliated with a veterinary university and registered as a nurse training facility</p> <li> <p>Supportive workplace culture with mental health first aiders and wellbeing champions</p> </ul> <h3><strong>Benefits (Pro-Rata)</strong></h3> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000–£65,000 depending on experience</p> <li> <p><strong>6.6 weeks holiday</strong>, including bank holidays</p> <li> <p><strong>CPD funding</strong> with 5 paid days per year, certificates encouraged</p> <li> <p>RCVS membership, VDS cover, and two additional subscriptions</p> <li> <p>Employee Assistance Programme and optional private medical insurance</p> <li> <p>Enhanced parental leave </p> <p> This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic vet seeking a supportive, multi-disciplinary team, opportunities for progression, and a varied caseload with professional development.</p> </ul> <p><strong>Apply now or contact Stephanie for more details – stephanie.hellier@gvcvets.com or 01392 793069</strong></p>