Experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

2026-09-20T00:00:00

Location: Colne, Lancashire, GB, BB8 0

Application deadline: 2026-12-22T07:02:07.153

Job Title

Experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Company

Stanley House Veterinary Group

Location

Colne, Burnley & Barnoldswick, Lancashire

Working Hours

• Full time


• 40 hours per week (Flexible working options available)


• Some branch work may include sole-charge consulting


• Participation in OOH rota (weekends only): 1 in 8 Fri & Sun on call (Mon and Tue off in lieu)


• 1 in 8 Saturdays - a Friday off in lieu

Position Type

Permanent

About the Role

Are you looking for a veterinary role that delivers high-quality clinical work and the flexibility to fit around your life? Stanley House Veterinary Group is sadly saying goodbye to some much-loved colleagues who are emigrating, and we're now looking for an experienced Small Animal Vet to join our friendly, supportive team in East Lancashire.

About Us

With over 100 years of caring for pets and their owners, Stanley House Vets is proud to be a trusted part of the local community and a leading provider of first-opinion small animal care across East Lancashire. We are a well-established, RCVS-accredited practice and have recently achieved RCVS Veterinary Hospital Status, recognizing our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical excellence, and practice standards.

Our Practice Includes:

• A purpose-built Veterinary Hospital in Colne


• A consulting and operating branch in Burnley


• A consulting branch in Barnoldswick


• Our own 24/7 out-of-hours service, providing continuity of care for our patients


• Modern facilities including digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory equipment, endoscopy, dedicated surgical theatres, and separate canine and feline wards

Our Culture and Benefits

We are passionate about supporting both our people and our local community through charity fundraising, educational initiatives, and local partnerships.

What We Offer:

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays


• £1750 CPD allowance per annum


• Health Cash Plan - offering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments


• RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions


• VDS cover


• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay


• Discounted veterinary fees


• Offers, discounts, and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment, and more


• Cycle to Work scheme


• CPD/training support


• Company sick pay


• Annual pay reviews


• Focus on employee wellbeing


• Career progression opportunities


• Regular team social events


• Specialist support in areas including ultrasonography and cardiology


• Comfortable team break areas and on-call flat


• Winners of Employer of the Year at the Press BusinessIQ Awards

At VetPartners, we are committed to supporting and developing every member of our team to ensure a positive and fulfilling work environment.

Why Join Us?

Our team culture is one of our proudest achievements. People genuinely enjoy working here and many choose to stay long-term, with many colleagues building careers spanning decades within the practice. Outside of work, we enjoy participating in team events such as the Pendleside Hospice Corporate Challenge, Tough Mudder, and the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. Whether through fundraising, celebrating successes, or simply enjoying each other's company, there's always something going on.

Why East Lancashire?

Enjoy the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle:

• Beautiful countryside including the Ribble Valley and Pennines


• Historic market towns such as Skipton and Clitheroe


• Excellent amenities and schools


• Convenient transport links to Manchester and Leeds

It's a fantastic place to develop your veterinary career while enjoying the outdoors.

What We Offer

As proud members of the VetPartners family, our benefits include (pro-rata):

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays


• £1750 CPD allowance per annum


• Health Cash Plan - benefits for health and wellbeing treatments


• RCVS Membership paid and two other memberships


• VDS cover


• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay


• Discounted veterinary fees


• Offers, discounts, and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and more


• Cycle to Work scheme


• CPD/training support


• Company sick pay


• Annual pay reviews


• Focus on employee wellbeing


• Career progression opportunities


• Colleague engagement survey

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Experienced Small Animal Veterinary SurgeonStanley House Veterinary Group ColneSmall AnimalFull timePermanentExperienced Small Animal Veterinary SurgeonStanley House Vets | Colne, Burnley & Barnoldswick, LancashireAre you looking for a veterinary role that delivers high-quality clinical work and the flexibility to fit around your life?Stanley House Veterinary Group is sadly saying goodbye to some much-loved colleagues who are emigrating, and we're now looking for a experienced Small Animal Vet to join our friendly, supportive team in East Lancashire.About UsWith over 100 years of caring for pets and their owners, Stanley House Vets is proud to be a trusted part of the local community and a leading provider of first-opinion small animal care across East Lancashire.We're a well-established, RCVS-accredited practice and are excited to have recently achieved RCVS Veterinary Hospital Status, recognising our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical excellence and practice

standards.Our Practice Includes:A purpose-built Veterinary Hospital in ColneA consulting and operating branch in BurnleyA consulting branch in BarnoldswickOur own 24/7 out-of-hours service, providing continuity of care for our patientsModern facilities including digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory equipment, endoscopy, dedicated surgical theatres and separate canine and feline wardsWe're passionate about supporting both our people and our local community through charity fundraising, educational initiatives and local partnerships.Full-time position - 40 hours per week (Flexible working options available)Some branch work may include sole-charge consultingParticipation in OOH rota (weekends only)-1 in 8 Fri & Sun on call (Mon and Tue off in lieu)1in 8 Saturdays - a Friday off in lieuWorking alongside an experienced and supportive clinical team, with certificate holders in medicine, dentistry and emergency and critical care, supported by a highly skilled
nursing teamWe provide our own OOH service, with experienced vets and a dedicated night nurse team, ensuring continuity of careAn experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for small animal practiceConfident in routine consultations and surgery, with VetGDP completedKeen to work with a diverse and interesting caseloadInterested in developing and strengthening in-house services - particularly surgery or orthopaedicsMotivated to continue learning and growing within a supportive, well-resourced teamWhy Join Stanley House Vets?One of the things we're most proud of is our team culture.People genuinely enjoy working here and many choose to stay with us for the long term, with many colleagues having built careers spanning decades within the practice. That loyalty speaks volumes about the supportive environment we've created together.We're a team of around 65 people who work closely across our sites, creating a friendly, collaborative atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to
contribute and develop.Outside of work, we enjoy spending time together too. This year we're taking part in the Pendleside Hospice Corporate Challenge, alongside team events including Tough Mudder and the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. Whether it's fundraising, celebrating successes or simply enjoying each other's company, there's always something going on.Our clients often tell us they can feel the positive culture from the moment they walk through the door and we're incredibly proud of that.Why East Lancashire?Enjoy the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle:Beautiful countryside on your doorstep, including the Ribble Valley and PenninesHistoric market towns such as Skipton and ClitheroeExcellent local amenities and schoolsConvenient transport links to Manchester and LeedsIt's a fantastic place to build your veterinary career while enjoying everything the outdoors has to offer.What We OfferAs proud members of the VetPartners family our benefits include (pro
rata):6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays£1750 CPD allowance per annumHealth Cash Plan - offering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massageRCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptionsVDS coverEnhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy payDiscounted veterinary feesOffers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much moreCycle to Work schemeCPD/training supportCompany sick payAnnual pay reviewsFocus on employee wellbeingCareer progression opportunitiesRegular team social eventsSpecialist support in areas including ultrasonography and cardiologyComfortable team break areas and on-call flatWinners of Employer of the Year at the Press BusinessIQ Awards, VetPartners is committed to supporting and developing every member of our team.6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays£1750 CPD Allowance per annum, Health plan - wide ranging
contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massageRCVS Membership paid, two other membership subscriptionsVDS coverEnhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy payDiscounted veterinary feesOffers, discounts and cashback on shopping,travel,entertainment and much moreCycle to Work schemeCPD/training supportCompany sick payColleague engagement surveyAnnual pay reviewsFocus on employee wellbeingCareer progression opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr