Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon - Consulting Focus Vet
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Salary
£45,000 - £65,000
Company
Stanley House Veterinary Group
Contact
Becky Harrison, Practice Manager [email protected]
Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Are you looking for a role that combines high-quality veterinary care with genuine flexibility?
Stanley House Veterinary Group is sad to be saying farewell to some of our valued vet colleagues that are emigrating and we’re now looking for a Small Animal Vet to join our friendly team.
Work near beautiful countryside and picturesque villages while staying connected to bustling towns. East Lancashire combines outdoor adventures, community spirit, and excellent transport links to Manchester and Leeds. Perfect for work-life balance!
About Us:
We are a well-established, RCVS accredited practice with an excellent client base. We provide first-opinion care to small animals across East Lancashire. Our focus is on excellent medicine, supporting our people, and creating a positive work-life balance.
- We have a main hospital in Colne
- A consulting and operating branch in Burnley
- A consulting branch in Barnoldswick
- Based in East Lancashire, which has a blend of vibrant town life and beautiful countryside. Explore historic towns like Skipton and Clitheroe, and explore the Ribble Valley or enjoy the peace of the Pennines. With excellent local amenities, great schools, and easy commuting to Manchester and Leeds, it’s an ideal place to live, work, and enjoy the outdoors!
The Role:
- Based mainly at our Burnley branch
- Permanent, full-time - we are open to flexible working arrangements and can consider part time. Chat to us about what may work for you.
- Consulting only position - enjoy a role centred on client interaction and clinical decision-making. If you’d like to keep your surgical skills sharp, we can include routine procedures too.
- No OOH! – We have our own dedicated OOH service at our Colne branch and take pride in providing continuity of care for our patients
** Salary – 45-65k **
Who We’re Looking For:
- Ideally, candidates who have completed their VetGDP and have confidence in routine consultation, with excellent client care and communication skills.
- Enthusiastic about learning, CPD, and working within a supportive, well-established team
Why Join Us?
- Flexible Working: tailor your schedule to suit your lifestyle
- Supportive Team: experienced colleagues, including certificate holders in medicine, dentistry, and ECC, supported by highly trained RVNs
- Well-Equipped Facilities: including our main hospital with digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, two surgical theatres, dental suite with x-ray, in-house lab, and separate canine/feline wards.
- Burnley branch facilities: in-house lab, 3 consulting rooms, surgical theatre, patient kennel ward.
- Career Development: Generous CPD allowance with paid CPD days, plus access to specialist support in ultrasonography and cardiology
- Comprehensive Benefits: RCVS membership, VDS cover, subscriptions/memberships, 6.6 weeks holiday (pro-rata), volunteer leave, corporate gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme, and optional private medical insurance
- Wellbeing Focus: Mental health first aiders, wellbeing champions, regular team social events, and a culture that values work-life balance
The Team
We’re a team of around 65 people who generally work across our branches, creating a strong and cohesive environment. We pride ourselves on our friendly, collaborative culture. Our team love working here — and our clients often tell us they can feel it.
We are proud members of the VetPartners family:
Winners of Employer of the Year at the Press BusinessIQ Awards, VetPartners is committed to supporting and developing every member of our team.
If you’re looking for a workplace that genuinely invests in you, we’d love to hear from you.
Ticking some boxes?
For more information/an informal chat or to apply please contact:
Becky Harrison, Practice Manager - [email protected]
Address: 420 – 422 Colne Road, Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom
