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Veterinary Surgeon
Location: Baldrand House, Bowerham Rd, Lancaster Practice: Bay Vets Lancaster Practice Details
If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon (Fixed Term Cover – 6 Months)
Location: Bay Vets, Lancaster (with occasional work at our Morecambe, Milnthorpe & Caton branches)
Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 DoE
Hours: 38 hours per week (FTE), Fridays off, 1:13 Weekends (Days only)
Contract: Fixed Term – 6 months (ideal for a New Year start)
About Us
At Bay Vets, we’re more than a veterinary practice - we’re a close-knit, friendly team with a long-standing reputation for excellence and compassion across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
With four RCVS-accredited small animal sites, including our main 24-hour hospital in Lancaster and a CT-equipped branch in Milnthorpe, we’re proud to offer a full range of services, from routine care to advanced diagnostics and surgery.
Our team includes several certificate holders in surgery, imaging, and medicine, and we’re known for our collaborative, supportive culture. We love teaching, mentoring, and sharing knowledge, and we’re excited to welcome someone who values that same spirit!
The Role
This is a fixed-term opportunity (6 months) ideal for an experienced and confident small animal vet who enjoys a good mix of consults and surgery in a friendly, well-supported environment.
You’ll be primarily based at our Lancaster hospital, working alongside 10.5 FTE vets and a fantastic nursing and support team. You’ll never be in sole charge as there’s always another vet on site, and you’ll have access to excellent facilities, experienced colleagues, and a varied caseload.
We also value continuity of care and see our own clients out-of-hours, but this role is not expected to cover OOH (unless desired).
The role will include:
A balance of consults and routine surgeries with a manageable workload
Opportunity to work alongside specialists to develop your clinical interests
Modern facilities including CT scanner, digital imaging, and advanced surgical suites
A supportive and collaborative team inclusive of experienced certificate holders
About You
We’re looking for a vet who is:
RCVS registered and 3-5 years qualified
Confident with routine surgeries
Friendly, approachable, and a genuine team player
Keen to maintain a healthy balance of consulting and surgical work
Interested in medicine (a certificate holder would be a bonus, but not essential)
You’ll be joining a team that includes two long-standing Clinical Directors and colleagues who are always happy to lend a hand. This is a perfect role for someone looking for a warm, stable environment with great support and the chance to build experience in a respected practice.
Ready for your next challenge?
If you're an experienced, compassionate vet who is ready to take the next step in their career, we want to hear from you! Apply now or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with Camilla in the recruitment team at camilla.saccucci@linnaeusgroup.co.uk
Bay Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.
At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.
We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.
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