Most vet jobs promise a lot. Ours delivers something different.
Not a corporate script. Not a tick-box culture. Just a genuinely independent practice where the people who lead it work alongside you every single day — and where your voice shapes how things are done.
If you’ve been waiting for a role where you can be brave, grow clinically, and feel like you truly belong — keep reading.
Who we are
Rowan Veterinary Centre is an independently owned, nine-vet small animal practice with a clear sense of who we are and what we stand for. Our directors, Ruth Mackay and Drew Milner-Dunn, aren’t hidden away in an office — they work in and on the business alongside the team, every week.
Our five values aren’t a poster on the wall. They’re how we make decisions, how we lead, and how we treat each other:
* Be Brave - speak up, challenge the norm, try new things.
* Growth - your development is built into how we work, not bolted on.
* Respect - for patients, clients and every member of this team.
* Make a Difference - to the animals we care for and the people around us.
* Creating Belonging for All - because you should feel at home here.
The clinical environment
We’ve built something we’re genuinely proud of — a purposefully designed space that makes the clinical work better.
* Purpose-built hospital near Warton with surrounding green space, plus a renovated branch in Blackpool.
* Separate dog and cat clinical areas; cat-friendly accredited.
* Dedicated operating theatre, imaging suite and dental theatre with X-ray.
* Visiting orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeon and specialist cardiologists.
* Certificate holders (and those working towards certificates) in dentistry, surgery, ophthalmology, pain management, behaviour and medicine - all supported by Rowan.
* Inpatient care on site with case continuity we're exceptionally proud of.
How we work day to day
* 20-minute consults as standard.
* A well-structured day with protected and respected case management time.
* Morning, midday and evening rounds - collaboration is how we think, not an afterthought.
* A psychologically safe culture where questions, ideas and feedback are genuinely welcomed.
* Regular check-ins and appraisals and development built in - not just talked about, acted on.
* An experienced, trusted RVN nursing team who take patient welfare as seriously as you do.
* A considerate client care team that strives to make a difference every single day.
This role is for you if…
* You want to grow clinically and have a practice that actively supports you.
* You're looking for independence - clinical freedom and a team that trusts you.
* You value genuine relationships with colleagues, not just a place to clock in and out.
* You're motivated by making a real difference to patients and clients, not just through put.
* You want to feel like you belong somewhere - not just work somewhere.
We welcome applications from experienced vets at all career stages. Our independence means we can move quickly and shape the role around the right person.
Take the first step — have a conversation
We don’t want you to apply blindly. We’d rather you come and spend time with us first. Call or message Ruth or Drew for an informal chat, and we’ll arrange for you to visit the team and see for yourself what Rowan is really like.
Ruth Mackay: 07715 476818
Drew Milner-Dunn: 07734 864152
Closing date: 31st May 2026 | Interviews: June 2026
Rowan Veterinary Centre — independently owned, values-led, and genuinely different.