Job Description

Part-Time Veterinary Surgeon, Ashlea Veterinary Centre

Carlisle, Cumbria

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring vet to join our supportive team on a part-time position in our 100% small animal, single site practice.

Our Practice

An opportunity exists for you to join our lovely clinical team in a practice keen to keep key clinical skills in primary care practice, providing excellent care to our patients and clients. We run in-house healthcare plans which can provide both routine (preventative) and nonroutine (accident and illness) care for member animals. We want to maintain a team of veterinary surgeons who share our desire to collectively develop and maintain a broad range of medical and surgical skills within the practice. We share our knowledge and skills but ensure all team members can explore and develop their own interests. The usual diagnostic aids are available (digital x-ray - standard and dental, ultrasound, video-endoscope, in-house laboratory with biochemistry and haematology machines), all of which allow you to investigate your patient's problems and then guide the owner through the various medical and surgical options.



Don't take our word for what a great team and practice you could be a part of ... feedback from recent locum vets has been..;

Was a pleasure to be there and I learned so much from that experience. I have only positive feedback. The support I received there from all members of staff, and the care you provide for your clients is amazing and worth praising. I loved the cat care touches around the practice. Genuinely the nicest vets I've been to! I appreciated the great team bond, the help and the support you gave me, and you gave to each other. I appreciated you do many investigations in-house (which is a rare pearl in many places!). Great dental approach (X-rays and blocks are very good!). The nurse team (including student and animal care assistants) is "favoloso" (in Italian)! Super knowledgeable and skilled, always on support and super fun! Amazing receptionists. I particularly enjoyed the communication part between everyone and the way to discuss cases in a professional way. Patients are treated super well

What we're looking for

We are looking for a part time vet to work 20-25 hours per week. We can consider a broad range of experience, as finding the right person is most important, though we are already supporting a new graduate, and so will only add a colleague with at least initial experience in practice. We're looking for a compassionate, caring vet who is a good communicator and is keen to develop long term relationships with our clients and their pets. You'll need to be a team player but also able to act on your own judgement and make decisions when required.

The role

Our friendly team of vets are supported by five excellent RVNs together with an animal care assistant, SVNs and wonderful front of house colleagues. We have 15-minute appointments and are proud to be an RCVS and Gold Compassionate Understood accredited practice. We are also a Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic and are working towards being accredited by Investor in the Environment.


The out of hours rota is on a 1:4 basis, allowing a great work-life balance and giving you plenty of time to enjoy the nearby Lake District, which is just 15 miles away and the Scottish borders just 8 miles away. Yes, we do our own OOH work but being a small practice this is not onerous and any work done is financially remunerated. We work a set rota with consistent days and duty nights, and a weekend every month, but we are all flexible about swapping if needed.

What we can offer in return

We are delighted to be part of the VetPartners group, who offer a generous CPD budget, we encourage and will fund further study to certificate level for the right candidate.


We have two vets working towards certificates currently. Though we are presently keen to find a person who has at least gained confidence for sole charge consulting, and routine operations, we'll be keen to support your interests and further development, and work well as a team - to share and build on our knowledge.

Salary will be dependent on experience and upon hours worked but between 40,000 - 60,000 FTE including out of hours. 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays 1750 CPD allowance per annum, 5 days Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions VDS cover Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay Discounted veterinary fees My Perks - offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more Company sick pay Annual pay reviews Focus on employee wellbeing Career progression opportunities Skilled worker visas considered Pension with Legal and General.


If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today!



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