Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Join the team at Accrington Vets for Pets and take the next step in your veterinary career with a practice that is committed to your development and professional interests. Whether you’re looking to enhance your clinical skills or pursue a particular area of interest, you’ll be supported every step of the way.

Our caseload offers the variety you would expect from a well-established general practice, with a high proportion of insured clients allowing cases to be worked up thoroughly. We aim to keep as much work in-house as possible and regularly welcome visiting specialists. We would also actively support anyone looking to develop specialist skills within the practice.

You’ll become part of a passionate and inclusive team with a great sense of humour and a shared love of cake! The team brings together a wealth of experience across general practice, referral work, and client care, while our nursing team of four RVN’s alone has more than 40 years of combined experience. We have a very passionate and supportive client care team of four, and we are dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our patients and building lasting relationships with our clients.

There are no out-of-hours requirements, supporting a healthy work/life balance.

We are looking for a vet with small animal experience gained in general practice and excellent communication skills. You will be confident with sole charge when required, while also enjoying working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

In addition to a salary of up to £65,000 and a £5,000 relocation/welcome bonus, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pension and healthcare
• Paid professional memberships
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Exclusive lifestyle and shopping discounts, including up to 30% off at Pets at Home
• Relocation support from within or outside the UK
• Visa sponsorship available (A+ rated sponsor)

Accrington Vets for Pets is located on Eastgate Retail Park in Lancashire, just a short walk from the town centre and its shops, restaurants, bars, and leisure facilities. Free on-site parking is available, with convenient nearby transport links.

The practice benefits from excellent access to both the M65 and M66, making it easy to explore the surrounding area. Local attractions include the Haworth Art Gallery, home to the renowned Tiffany Collection, Accrington Stanley Football Club, and a range of parks and outdoor spaces. Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool, Yorkshire and the Lake District are all within easy reach, offering plenty of opportunities to enjoy your downtime.

At Vets for Pets, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us stronger. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and supported, regardless of background or circumstances.

If you feel you could be a great fit for our team and share our passion for providing outstanding pet care, we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential conversation and more information about the role, please contact Ryan at covets@vets4pets.com.

Location: BB5 6PW

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!