New Graduate Veterinary Surgeon
Independent Practice
Lancashire
Start Date: September 2025
Salary : £37,000 + Annual Reviews
Location : Lancashire, UK
Sector : Small Animal
Type : Permanent, Full-Time
GVC are proud to be assisting a highly respected independent veterinary group in Lancashire in their search for a New Graduate Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated and experienced team from September 2025.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a recent graduate to join a supportive, clinically rich environment where learning and development are truly prioritised. The successful candidate will benefit from structured mentorship, diverse case exposure, and the opportunity to work within a close-knit team across three well-established sites.
The Role :
Full-time, permanent position starting in September 2025
Comprehensive 4-week structured induction to support the transition into practice
Graduated introduction to OOH responsibilities, with full rota participation after 12 weeks
OOH rota shared across 8 vets, covering in-house patients and supporting four additional local practices
On-site accommodation provided for the first 12 weeks (if required)
About the Practice:
Independent veterinary group with three sites (two consulting-only branches and one main hospital site)
Team of 20 veterinary surgeons offering a wealth of in-house knowledge and mentorship
Rarely refer cases externally, ensuring excellent clinical exposure for new graduates
In-house areas of interest include:
Two soft tissue surgeons
Internal medicine expertise
A vet completing an ophthalmology certificate
Interest in orthopaedic surgery
On-site GDP advisor to support new graduates in line with the VetGDP framework
A collaborative, friendly, and supportive team culture
Candidate Profile :
This role is ideally suited for a 2025 veterinary graduate looking to begin their career within a nurturing and clinically progressive independent practice. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, eager to learn, and committed to providing high standards of patient care.
Salary and Benefits:
Starting salary: £37,000
Annual salary reviews every September
12 weeks' on-site accommodation provided (if required)
Structured induction and VetGDP support
Access to a wide variety of clinical cases and mentorship from experienced colleagues
If you are a new graduate seeking an exciting and supportive first role within a practice that prioritises development and in-house learning, this is a rare opportunity not to be missed.
To apply or find out more, please contact the team at GVC today.
Confidential discussions welcome.
Stephanie.Hellier@gvcvets.com
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