Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

Company: Town and Country Veterinary Group, Blackburn
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Location: Blackburn
Job Description:

Salary and Allowances

Salary up to £65,000 plus up to £5,000 relocation allowance and up to £5,000 welcome bonus.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Town & Country, part of IVC Evidensia. Your day‑to‑day duties will involve a mixture of consultations and surgery. You will be responsible for the work‑up and care of patients and there will be some sole charge.

Working Hours and Schedule

Our full‑time vets typically work four full days with a day off during the week. You will also be part of the Saturday rota which is 1 in 4/5 Saturdays with a day in lieu. There are no out‑of‑hours or bank‑holiday duties. We are happy to discuss working patterns and part‑time hours to support a work‑life balance.

Benefits

  • 6.6 weeks annual leave
  • Birthday as a paid day off
  • Private medical insurance
  • Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
  • Non‑accidental injury support
  • £1,250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro‑rata
  • Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
  • Access to Vetlexicon, our online encyclopedia provider
  • All vets can apply for research funding
  • All vets receive £1,250 per annum to spend via the Care Fund
  • Infection Prevention and Control programme
  • Quality Improvement programme
  • BVA membership
  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees
  • Pawsome benefits: reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with many retailers
  • Pension – 5% employee / 3% employer
  • Discounted staff pet care

Professional Development

Professional development is supported within our team, with programmes such as the IVC Evidensia Academy and research funding opportunities.

Equality and Inclusion

We are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are ready to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

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Posted: May 11th, 2026