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2 theatres A dedicated dental suite with dental X-ray Imaging room with DR and ultrasound Full lab facilities
Already hold/working towards a certificate in diagnostic imaging or medicine OR is now looking to take the next step in their career by studying towards a certificate in these areas Are passionate about delivering high-quality, accessible care to first opinion clients Enjoy teaching and mentoring, particularly supporting nurses and graduate vets Value teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth
Certificate support: Financial backing and tailored CPD to help you succeed Tailored development: Freedom to pursue areas of special interest Supportive culture: Strong nursing team, regular clinical discussions, and team meetings
Flexible hours (20–40 per week) 1 in 4 Saturday mornings Genuine focus on work–life balance and wellbeing
6.6 weeks annual leave Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday Private medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme BVA membership VDS cover Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers Apply
Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Eden Veterinary Centre, Carlisle, North West
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Up to £80,000 DOE
Salary up to £80,000 DOE, plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance and up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus
Who are we?
Eden Veterinary Centre is a forward-thinking small-animal practice on the edge of the beautiful Lake District. Just 30 minutes from fells, lakes, Hadrian’s Wall, and the Scottish Borders, our location offers the perfect mix of professional fulfilment and outdoor adventure.
In early 2026, we’ll be moving into a brand-new, purpose-built practice featuring:
All designed to provide the best working environment for our team while keeping our warm, friendly, small-practice feel.
Our ethos is simple: we treat every pet as if they were our own. We aim to make visits as stress-free as possible for animals and owners alike, and we foster an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive workplace where every team member has a voice.
Our team
You’ll be joining a motivated, supportive group of 5 vets, 6 RVNs, 1 student nurse, 1 animal care assistant, a practice director, and an experienced reception team. We’re proud to be a nurse training practice and actively encourage learning across all roles.
We have a surgical certificate holder and will soon be taking surgical referrals (soft tissue and orthopaedics). We’re also ready to invest in facilities and equipment to support further certificate holders in their chosen area of expertise.
Who are we looking for?
We’d love to hear from you if you:
This role will suit someone who is enthusiastic, motivated, and client-focused, while also eager to continue their own development.
How can we support you?
The job
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from;
Work life balance
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Eden Veterinary Centre, Carlisle
213 Kingstown Road, CA3 0BB, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Rabbit Friendly
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Taylor Findlay from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.