Veterinary Surgeon & Clinical Lead

Brand-New Independent, Non-Profit Veterinary Practice | Lancashire

GVC are delighted to be assisting a brand-new, independent veterinary practice opening in Lancashire.

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a non-profit veterinary practice with a clear mission: to provide compassionate, high-quality and affordable veterinary care to local pet owners and rescue organisations.

The practice is being built with a strong focus on accessible care, clinical standards and making a real difference within the local community. As a founding member of the team, you will have the opportunity to help shape the practice from the very beginning.

The Opportunity

The practice will operate Monday to Saturday, 8:00am–7:00pm, with flexible working patterns available.

The current shift structure includes:

• Surgery shift: 8:00am–4:00pm / 5:00pm
• Consultation shift: 11:00am–7:00pm
• Flexible hours and working patterns can be discussed for the right candidates
• Standard consultations are 20 minutes
• Euthanasia appointments are 40 minutes

The team will initially focus on daytime services, with the ambition to introduce out-of-hours services within approximately two months of opening, subject to recruiting the right permanent team.

Due to the practice's affordable pricing, the OOH service is expected to be genuinely busy, with a strong demand from local pet owners and rescue organisations.

Veterinary Surgeon

We are looking for experienced Veterinary Surgeons who:

• Have at least 5 years' experience
• Are confident working in first-opinion practice
• Are comfortable undertaking a broad range of surgical procedures
• Enjoy a varied caseload and hands-on clinical work
• Are confident performing routine surgery including spays, neuters and dentals
• Are comfortable with procedures such as lump removals
• Have an interest in developing and introducing more advanced surgical procedures
• Exotics experience would be a bonus, although not essential
• Are passionate about providing compassionate and affordable veterinary care

This is an opportunity to become part of the founding team and help develop the clinical offering as the practice grows.

Salary

£50,000 – £65,000 per annum, depending on experience

Benefits

• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Sick pay
• Statutory benefits, with the wider package expected to improve as the practice grows
• Flexible hours and working patterns
• Opportunity to join a brand-new, independent and non-profit practice
• Significant opportunity to help shape the service and its future

Clinical Lead

We are also looking for an experienced Clinical Lead to take a key role in establishing and developing the clinical team.

This is a full-time position, although hours and working days are flexible and negotiable for the right person.

You will play an important role in supporting the veterinary team, maintaining high clinical standards and helping shape the practice as it develops.

Salary

From £65,000 per annum, depending on experience

The successful Clinical Lead will ideally have significant clinical experience, strong surgical ability and the enthusiasm to help build something from the ground up.

Future Development

The practice has ambitious plans for the future, including:

Out-of-hours service
The aim is to launch an OOH service within approximately two months of opening, creating additional opportunities for the veterinary team.

Mobile Pet Ambulance
The practice also plans to launch a mobile pet ambulance service by the end of the year. This could operate on a rotating basis or potentially through a designated vet and nurse partnership.

Why Join?

This isn't simply another veterinary job. You will be joining a brand-new, independent, non-profit practice with a genuine focus on making veterinary care more accessible to the local community.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Be part of the founding team
• Help shape the clinical direction of a new practice
• Develop the surgical and OOH services
• Work alongside a committed and passionate team
• Support local rescue organisations
• Make a tangible difference to pet owners who may otherwise struggle to access veterinary care
• Help build something with a strong community purpose
• Enjoy flexible hours and working arrangements

If you're an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for something different, or an experienced clinician ready to take on a Clinical Lead position and help build a practice from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.

GVC are assisting with the recruitment for these positions.
Stephanie.Hellier@gvcvets.com | 01392 793069