Veterinary Surgeon

About Us

Mixed Animal Veterinary Surgeon required to join our friendly and supportive practice team.

Vet required to join our friendly and supportive practice team. We have two well equipped surgeries, with certificate holders in both surgery and medicine providing a supportive working environment. We have a busy Large animal department and offer good mentoring for surgery, scanning and health planning

The Role

We are looking for a veterinary surgeon with experience and enthusiasm in communicating with clients and treating patients large and small.

Successful Candidate

Enthusiastic and willing to participate in all aspects of the daily caseload, an interest in CPD - moving to certificate level will be encouraged. Ideally experience with all species is preferred, but we can accommodate a candidate with skills or interests in any species. Part time candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Package

• CPD allowance of 4 days and £1000, more for certificate study
• 20 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, additional 2 weeks unpaid leave by mutual agreement
• Half day off each week, plus additional half day Friday after weekend on call
• Car provided for work and private use
• VDS and RCVS subs paid. Pension contribution
• Salary package which includes wages, CPD, Car, subscriptions and pension of between £35,000  to £45,000 depending on experience of the candidate

Location: Western Lake District. 

With great beaches and high mountains all within easy reach. A fantastic location for the outdoor enthusiast – please have a look at our ‘what’s in cumbria’ link to see what the area offers, https://www.westlakelandvets.co.uk/meet-the-team/careers/ Situated within easy reach of the following cities : Carlisle, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Lancaster, Manchester, Liverpool Whether you are meeting friends to walk the lake district fells or taking your family to the beach, this is a beautiful area to strike the right work life balance

Our Whitehaven surgery is a purpose built town centre practice over two floors, and is a busy small animal surgery. Our Egremont surgery is located in the town centre and is operating in an extended grade2 listed town house with large car park. This is a busy small animal branch with the large animal side of the practice running from here.

We are a traditional independent practice, and accept direct applications only.  For more details about the vacancy and the practice please visit www.westlakelandvets.co.uk/meet-the-team/careers  or call the surgery for an informal chat with Chris or Mark on the number provided in the contact details.

To apply please send your CV by clicking the apply now button.

To find out more about what is in and around West Cumbria, please find Youtube video links below...

Whitehaven Marina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4esb3WKF_8

Whinlatter Biking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y78uG-UfF6w

Kewsick Climbing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPLMm_5mMng

Bob Graham Round https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiU3Ot-giPw

Wasdale show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK8DpMEFi0g

Cumbria Riding Club https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQne7wbdrog

Kite surfing St. Bees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_r1CDrdqLY

Climbing Wall Keswick https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJab1DkAxD4

Beach Rides https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwuS2NOSRg8

Florence mine arts centre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkJ5pHg5rJQ

Keswick mountain festival https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5mENPcu5Jo

Keswick Theatre https://www.theatrebythelake.com/whats-on

Rosehill Theatre https://www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAjwsfreBRB9EiwAikSUHe2u1VUeMiwqjFPSoO8SKOOvPd2k2 k0l6zJbdg6QuOsqfsamBBHSRBoCN54QAvD_BwE

Trail Quest Mountain Biking https://www.bmbo.org.uk/calendar

Gosforth Pottery http://www.gosforth-pottery.co.uk/

Copeland pool https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/copeland/copelandpool

Whitehaven Sports Centre https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/copeland/whitehaven

SeaQuest Conoeing https://www.copelandcanoe.org.uk/seaquest.html

St. Bees Running club http://triers.co.uk/committee/

Egremont crab fair http://egremontcrabfair.com/history/index.html

Beaches https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/north-west-england/cumbria/top-10-beaches

Muncaster Castle http://www.muncaster.co.uk/

Lakeland Trails http://www.lakelandtrails.org/

Whinlatter https://www.forestryengland.uk/whinlatter

Fell Walking http://www.wainwrightroutes.co.uk/

Sailing https://www.bassenthwaite-sc.org.uk/

West Lakes Academy http://www.westlakesacademy.org.uk