Would you like to work for a multi-award-winning practice with an amazing team in beautiful rural Lancashire?
All About Us
We are looking for a vet to join our Farm Animal and Equine Team here at Stanley House. While you'll work in both disciplines, we understand that you may have a bias for one area, and we're happy to support your interests. Our caseload is a great mix of family-run dairy, pedigree beef and sheep, smallholders, and sports and leisure equine practice. We're committed to your professional growth, and as part of our team, you'll have opportunities to learn, develop your skills, and advance your career.
As a practice, we love what we do and pride ourselves on our excellent patient care and high-quality service to our patients and clients. Our ethos is simple - we want people to be happy at work, so if we can improve one of the team's lives and make it work, we do it. Most importantly, there is so much respect between the team, and everyone looks out for one another. That’s probably why so many of our colleagues have been with us for a long time, and we have a very low staff turnover.
Our farm and equine department has a rich history, dating back to 1911. Today, we are an award-winning, multi-site practice. Our farm and equine department is situated in a stunning barn conversion in a beautiful rural setting in Higham, and our main small animal clinic is in Colne, with branch surgeries in Burnley and Barnoldswick (consult only). We were very honoured to have won the Pendle Employer of the Year in 2016 and runner-up in 2018.
There is lots of experience within our team of 6 farm & equine and 15 small animal vets, and someone is always on hand to discuss a tricky case or offer advice and support. We have an advanced veterinary practitioner and certificate holders in surgery, medicine, pharmacology, and dentistry.
What our team say about working at Stanley House
‘We all keep busy at Stanley House, but what a fantastic company to work for. People are always on hand to help, senior staff are always up for discussing cases, and I cannot believe how understanding and flexible the team have been when needing time off for personal reasons.’ Catherine, MRCVS
‘I joined Stanley House as a new graduate vet shortly after finishing university. The team has made me feel so welcome since I’ve been here. I couldn’t have asked for a more supportive environment.’ Ben, MRCVS
‘Having started as a new graduate and progressing year on year, I can't imagine working anywhere else. I know I can call on colleagues for support and advice.’ Yana, MRCVS Clinical Director
Our facilities
Our large animal vets work out of our fabulous, purpose-built barn conversion, set in the beautiful Lancashire countryside. We’re constantly investing in high-quality portable diagnostic equipment.
Rota
It is very important to us that our team is happy at work and enjoys a good work-life balance. Our vets finish at 5.30 pm, and the first on-call rota is just 1 in 5, with a half-day after your night on call.
New Graduate support
Our VetGDP Advisor and Clinical Director is ready to help less experienced vets build their confidence as they start their veterinary journey. We also offer a new graduate development programme.
What we get up to outside of work!
We love getting together outside of work, whether it’s for our summer BBQ or dinner and dancing at our Christmas party. We take part in charity events and enjoy various activities together.
What’s it like around here?
Pendle is a lovely part of the country in the Northwest of England, with plenty of outdoor activities and access to cities like Manchester and Liverpool.
The Nitty Gritty
* Salary of £32,000 to £55,000, with a 4x4 vehicle, laptop and mobile provided
* 33 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
* CPD is encouraged with a generous allowance between £1750 and £2500/ 5-8 days a year (pro rata)
* New graduate development programme
* Professional fees paid for RCVS and VDS
* Accommodation available
* Health Shield cash plan
* Join our discounted gym membership for only £22.50 a month
If you want to join our friendly and supportive team, please call us for an informal chat or apply now.
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