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Full or part time

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

First-opinion PracticeWindermere, Cumbria
Reference VS030Posted 18/09/2026
Pay
Salary dependent on experience
Working pattern
Full or part time
Weekends / on-call
Shared out-of-hours rota, typically 1 in 6, supported by the nursing team

Benefits and development

  • 6.6 weeks' paid holiday including bank holidays
  • Health cash plan for a range of wellbeing treatments
  • RCVS membership and one additional professional subscription paid
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  • VDS cover
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • CPD and training support
  • Company sick pay
  • On-site parking
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Colleague engagement survey and annual pay reviews
  • Focus on employee wellbeing
  • Cycle to work scheme

Vacancy details

About the role

Provide medical and surgical first-opinion care for small animals.

Candor Vets is working with an established veterinary practice in Windermere to find a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon.

What you will be doing

  • Work a mixed caseload of medical and surgical cases, with the chance to develop a clinical interest.
  • Take part in morning rounds every day and a weekly in-house CPD meeting.
  • Shared out-of-hours rota, typically 1 in 6, supported by the nursing team.

Working pattern

  • Full-time or part-time.

Practice and facilities

  • RCVS-accredited, well-equipped practice with an operating theatre, dental x-ray, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory.
  • An animal rehabilitation centre with an underwater treadmill, offering physiotherapy, massage and acupuncture.
  • On-site parking.

Team and support

Requirements

  • Supported by experienced clinicians, certificate holders and a skilled nursing and administrative team.
  • Regular internal CPD, morning rounds and annual staff meetings.
  • This position is not suitable for new graduates.

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