Ready to join a supportive six-vet team where clinical freedom, genuine collaboration, and work-life balance aren't just promises? Highgate Vets offers four-day weeks with no out-of-hours commitments.
This is a full-time or part-time position tailored to your needs, working a four-day week with 1 in 6 Saturday mornings and no out-of-hours or on-call commitments. You'll deliver first-opinion small animal care across two practice sites in Kendal, on the edge of the Lake District, rotating between the main surgery (medical and surgical cases) and the branch practice (preventative healthcare). The clinical culture here is built on shared learning, peer support, and the freedom to develop your own interests.
Whether you're an experienced vet or continuing to build your confidence in routine cases, this role can be shaped around where you are in your career. You'll work alongside six veterinary surgeons, six RVNs, two student nurses, and a veterinary care assistant who genuinely enjoy helping each other succeed. The team encourages clinical discussion and collaborative problem-solving across a varied caseload.
Highgate Vets is a first-opinion small animal practice in Kendal, part of IVC Evidensia (inspiring vet care), the UK's number one vet care provider trusted with over 2 million animals' care. The practice operates across two sites, creating variety in caseload and exposure to all aspects of first-opinion work. The team is RCVS Practice Standards accredited, holds RVN Training Practice status, and is Cat Friendly accredited.
The practice is well-equipped with modern facilities: IDEXX in-house laboratory, modern ultrasound, digital radiography (including dental X-ray), multiparameter monitors, infusion pumps, and hosts Pet Blood Bank UK sessions. The culture emphasises close-knit teamwork, with an experienced team that encourages clinical discussion and individual development.
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