About this role

This is a full-time permanent role for a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys the variety, relationships, and clinical ownership of small animal general practice.

You’ll have the opportunity to work up a diverse caseload, collaborate with experienced colleagues, and develop your own clinical interests within the practice. If you are keen to build specialist skills or deepen your confidence in a particular area, you’ll be actively supported to do so.

There are no out-of-hours requirements, helping you maintain a healthier rhythm between work, life, and the time you need outside the clinic.

About you

You’ll be a small animal vet who values good communication, thoughtful clinical care, and a team environment where people support one another.

You’ll enjoy building trusted relationships with clients, working collaboratively with nurses and colleagues, and contributing to a positive, inclusive practice culture.

You’ll bring:

• A warm, confident, and practical approach to patient and client care
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style
• An interest in developing your clinical skills or pursuing a specific area of practice
• Confidence with sole charge when required
• Small animal general practice experience
• Eligibility to work as a Veterinary Surgeon in the UK

Our location

Accrington Vets for Pets is based on Eastgate Retail Park in Lancashire, just a short walk from the town centre, with shops, restaurants, bars, leisure facilities, and free on-site parking close at hand.

The practice is well connected, with easy access to the M65 and M66, making travel around the region straightforward. Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool, Yorkshire, and the Lake District are all within easy reach, giving you plenty of choice when it comes to weekends, day trips, city time, coast, countryside, and time outdoors.

Local highlights include Haworth Art Gallery, home to the renowned Tiffany Collection, Accrington Stanley Football Club, and a range of parks and green spaces.

Our offer

You’ll be supported with a strong salary and benefits package, including:

• Salary up to £65,000, depending on experience
• £5,000 relocation or welcome bonus
• 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 through an A+ rated sponsor
• No out-of-hours requirements

If you are looking for a role where you can develop your clinical interests, work alongside an experienced and supportive team, and enjoy a sustainable life outside practice, we would be pleased to hear from you.