At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our friendly team as a Veterinary Surgeon, providing care for small animals across multiple sites.
- Company: Mearley Veterinary Group, a leading vet care provider in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, private medical insurance, and CPD support.
- Other info: Flexible scheduling, supportive team, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal care while enjoying a great work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Passionate about veterinary medicine with experience in small animal care.
The predicted salary is between 47138 - 57613 £ per year.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team at Mearley Vets, covering 3 sites across Lancashire.
Located in the heart of Lancashire, our practices are surrounded by beautiful countryside, charming market towns, and vibrant local communities. With easy access to the Ribble Valley, Pendle Hill, and the Forest of Bowland, the area offers an excellent work-life balance for outdoor enthusiasts, food lovers, and those who enjoy a strong sense of community.
Our facilities include digital imaging, ultrasound, in-house laboratory equipment, and dedicated surgical spaces. We are committed to supporting our clinicians' professional growth and actively encourage CPD, certifications, and postgraduate qualifications.
We strive to provide our team with a varied and rewarding working day. Your duties across the week will include consultations, surgeries, client callbacks, prescriptions, in-patient care and workups. You will ideally work 4 days per week, with hours varying between 8.30am – 7:30 pm, alongside a Saturday rota (typically 1 in 4). However, we understand the importance of flexibility and are happy to discuss shift patterns and working hours to accommodate your preferences.
There are no out-of-hours or bank holiday duties, giving you plenty of time to enjoy your personal life.
We are a kind, friendly, and collaborative team that prides itself on delivering the highest standard of care to our clients and patients. Across our sites, we are supported by a dedicated nursing team and an experienced support team.
In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
- Work-life balance
- 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
- Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
- 1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
- Certificate support
- Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Academy
- Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
- All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
- Infection Prevention and Control Programme
- Quality Improvement Programme
- BVA membership
- VDS cover
- RCVS fees
- Company pension scheme
- Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
- Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
- Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
- Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
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Veterinary Surgeon - Accommodation Available in Rochdale employer: Independent Vetcare Limited
IVC Evidensia is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees, offering a supportive work culture in Keynsham, Bristol. With a commitment to work-life balance, generous annual leave, and initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, we empower our team members to thrive while making a meaningful impact on animal health. Join us to be part of a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued and you can develop your skills in a dynamic global business services setting.
Contact Details:
Independent Vetcare Limited Recruitment Team
