Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

About the Role

You’ll be joining Myerscough Veterinary Group, a thriving 11-branch practice spread across Lancashire, from the Fylde Coast to the Rawtenstall Valley. This is a genuinely flexible opportunity where the practice will shape the role around what suits you—whether that’s full-time or part-time, consulting-only, or a mix of consulting and surgical work. You’re not fitting into a predefined box; they’re building one that works for your career and life.

Based at their main hospital in Clayton Le Dale (Tier 3 status), you’ll work alongside 17 vets including certificate holders in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Anaesthesia, Dentistry & Oral Surgery, and Dermatology. The practice has invested in serious kit: CT scanner, digital radiography, dental radiography, advanced ultrasound, laparoscopy, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and a full in-house laboratory. Out-of-hours cover is provided by Vets Now on-site, so inpatients stay put—no transfers between facilities.

Work-life balance isn’t a buzzword here—it’s built into everything. Full-time staff work four days per week with a guaranteed day off and one Saturday morning in eight. Consultations are 15 minutes standard with flexibility for complex cases, and protected admin time throughout the day means you’re not staying late to catch up on paperwork. Manchester and Liverpool are 40 minutes away; the Lake District just over an hour; London by direct train in just over two hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide small animal veterinary care across general practice and, if interested, surgical cases
• Conduct consultations (15 minutes standard, with flexibility for more complex presentations)
• Collaborate with the 17-vet team, including certificate holders in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Anaesthesia, Dentistry & Oral Surgery, and Dermatology
• Utilise advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities including CT scanning, ultrasound, laparoscopy, endoscopy, and bronchoscopy
• Manage inpatient care supported by continuous Vets Now cover at the main hospital site
• Pursue professional development with full funding for certificate studies if desired

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Surgeon (RCVS)
• Small animal experience (no specific minimum stated)
• Willingness to work flexibly within a supportive team environment

Benefits

• Salary & Leave: Up to £65,000 depending on experience; 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays; additional holiday for your birthday
• CPD & Development: £1,250 annual CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata; full funding for certificate studies; access to IVC Evidensia Academy; Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia; research funding available; £1,250 per annum Care Fund allocation
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme; enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Professional Support: BVA membership; VDS cover; Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme
• Pension & Perks: Company pension with IVC Evidensia contribution; Cycle to Work scheme; Green Cars Scheme; voluntary benefits; discounts with hundreds of retailers; discounted treatment for your own pets at IVC Evidensia practices

About the Practice

Myerscough Veterinary Group operates 11 branches across Lancashire, with its main hospital in Clayton Le Dale holding Tier 3 Hospital status. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, a large veterinary group committed to clinical excellence and employee wellbeing. All branches are PSS inspected, and the main hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities including CT scanning, digital radiography, advanced ultrasound, laparoscopy, endoscopy, and a full in-house laboratory.

The team includes 17 vets with expertise across multiple disciplines. The practice culture prioritises work-life balance, professional development, and colleague wellbeing. Out-of-hours provision is provided by Vets Now on-site, ensuring continuity of inpatient care without the need for transfers.