Paragon Veterinary Group is an independent mixed practice, across 3 sites, situated in Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District. Our key values include client care and clinical excellence, and we are looking for an additional experienced small animal clinician to become part of our team of 9 vets and 6 nurses and continue our teamwork ethos. 

• Access to all the usual mod cons: digital x-ray, dental x-ray, blood machines, ultrasound, endoscopy, purpose built in-patient facilities opened in 2018
• Opportunities to diversify and develop non-clinical skills such as mentoring or sustainability or student training
• A 4.5 day week, with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 1:5 out of hours rota
• Private medical insurance and employer pension contributions
• RCVS membership 
• BVA membership, plus one other membership funded
• VDS indemnity cover
• Employee assistance program
• Part of the VetSustain project

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via phone or email, with Lorna or Graham. 01228 710208, [email protected]

We have an exciting opportunity for an additional enthusiastic farm animal vet to join our expanding team. We are part of a 3 centre multidisciplinary independent practice, with 14 farm vets including multiple certificate and diploma holders. 

Based in North Cumbria, the Lake District National Park is on our doorstep and there is plenty of opportunity to explore what this beautiful area has to offer. We promote a good work life balance with currently a 1 in 7 OOH rota, 4.5 working week as standard, time in lieu for overtime (when not on call) and 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays. 

We are a friendly and supportive team, with a low staff turnover, which values the importance of job satisfaction. We work closely with our progressive clients who are proactive and motivated. We have a strong dairy client base, including Arla 360 farms, as well as servicing progressive beef and sheep farms, including an active flock health club. We encourage vets to pursue their own specific areas of interest, of which there are plenty of options. 

We provide a high standard of service to our clients through proactive health planning utilising all the usual tools and software plus abdominal laparoscopic surgery, VetTech services, farmer training, an advanced breeding department in addition to providing overseas farm consultancy. CPD is strongly encouraged as are specialist interests and further qualifications - all supported by certificate and diploma holders. 

We are looking for a recent graduate, but all experience levels are welcome to apply and support is available. 

Other information: 

- Private medical insurance 

- Mentoring programme 

- RCVS membership 

- BVA membership plus one other membership funded 

- Employee assistance programme 

- Company vehicle 

- Part of the Vet Sustain project 

If you are interested in this role then phone Phil for a chat on 01228710208 or click on contact button.

Paragon Veterinary Group is an independent mixed practice, across 3 sites, situated in Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District. Our key values include client care and clinical excellence, and we are looking for an additional small animal clinician to become part of our team of 9 vets and 6 nurses and continue our teamwork ethos. 

We are looking for a new graduate to develop their skills with us.

• New graduate programme providing support and a phased introduction to the OOH rota and sole charge
• Access to the usual mod cons: digital x-ray, blood machines, ultrasound, endoscopy, purpose built in-patient facilities
• A 4.5 day week, with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 1:5 out of hours rota
• Private medical insurance and employer pension contributions
• RCVS membership 
• BVA membership, plus one other membership funded
• VDS indemnity cover
• Employee assistance program

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via phone or email, with Graham. 01228 710208, [email protected] 

Due to expanding workload Paragon Veterinary Group are looking for an experienced equine vet to join their friendly and growing ambulatory team of 4 vets, supported both in the clinic and on the road by 4 experienced equine technicians. 

Paragon Veterinary Group is an independently owned veterinary practice and active member of XLVets. The equine team is based at Newbiggin, near Penrith, having a wide range of on site facilities including block, knockdown box, heated examination rooms and theatre, weighbridge and 23 paddocks, supported by portable DR x-ray, ultrasound, dental power tools, surgical laser, video gastroscope, respiratory and dental endoscopes.

A diverse caseload is seen with the full range of clients including National Hunt race yards, competition horses, riding schools, pet ponies and donkeys. Vets are given full clinical freedom to work up cases, while being encouraged and supported in developing their own areas of interest. We are a well respected and busy BEVA approved AI centre, performing chilled and frozen AI during the Spring and Summer months. There are opportunities for teaching as a host practice for clinical rotations for Surrey Vet School and as a popular EMS practice. We host a veterinary dental specialist for advanced dentistry clinics throughout the year and have excellent relationships with a number of nearby referral  centres for both orthopaedic and medicine cases. We also provide veterinary cover for local British Eventing Affiliated competitions, unaffiliated Eventing and British Harness Racing fixtures. 

Package details

• 4.5 day week
• 1 in 5 rota for equine only out of hours
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (time back in lieu for bank holidays worked)
• 5 days paid CPD allowance with further qualifications encouraged 
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• VDS indemnity cover
• RCVS, BVA and BEVA memberships fully funded
• Company car (for private use if needed) and mobile phone

Our location near the lovely market town of Penrith, on the edge of the Lake District National Park, provides a fantastic base for walkers, climbers, cyclists and water sport enthusiasts while having excellent transport links via road and train.

For further information and to apply please send a covering letter and CV to Kelly Smith - [email protected]

Due to expanding workload Paragon Veterinary Group are looking for a New Graduate equine vet to join their friendly and growing ambulatory team of 4 vets, supported both in the clinic and on the road by 4 experienced equine technicians. 

Paragon Veterinary Group is an independently owned veterinary practice and active member of XLVets. The equine team is based at Newbiggin outside of Penrith, with a wide range of on site facilities including internal stable block, knockdown box, heated examination rooms and theatre, weighbridge and 23 paddocks, supported by portable DR x-ray, ultrasound, dental power tools, surgical laser, video gastroscope, respiratory and dental endoscopes.

A diverse caseload is seen with the full range of clients including National Hunt race yards, competition horses, riding schools, pet ponies and donkeys. Vets are given full clinical freedom to work up cases while being encouraged and supported in developing their own areas of interest. New graduates are assigned a mentor to help ease the transition into clinical practice. We are a well respected and busy BEVA approved AI centre performing chilled and frozen AI during the Spring and Summer months. We host a veterinary dental specialist for advanced dentistry clinics throughout the year and have excellent relationships with a number of nearby referral centres for any orthopaedic and medicine cases. We also provide veterinary cover for local British Eventing Affiliated competitions, unaffiliated Eventing and British Harness Racing events. 

Package details

• 4.5 day week
• 1 in 5 rota for equine only out of hours supported one-to-one initially
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (time back in lieu for bank holidays worked)
• 5 days CPD allowance with further qualifications encouraged and enrolment on XLVets Equine New Graduate Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• VDS cover
• RCVS, BVA and BEVA memberships fully funded
• Company car (for private use if needed) and mobile phone

Our location near the lovely market town of Penrith, on the edge of the Lake District National Park, provides a fantastic base for walkers, climbers, cyclists and for water sport enthusiasts while having excellent transport links via road and train. 

For further information and to apply please send a covering letter and CV to Kelly Smith - [email protected]

We have an exciting opportunity for a new graduate to join our farm vet team. We are part of a 3 centre multidisciplinary independent practice, with 14 farm vets including multiple certificate and diploma holders. 

Based in North Cumbria, the Lake District National Park is on our doorstep and there is plenty of opportunity to explore what this beautiful area has to offer. We promote a good work life balance with a 4.5 working week as standard, time in lieu for overtime (when not on call) and 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays. 

For our new graduates we provide extensive support including: 

- Back up on call

- Regular visits to routine farms shadowing vets to learn scanning skills

- Monthly reviews 

- Mentoring 

- Enrolment in the XL vets farm new graduate development programme 

- Vet socials. 

We are a friendly and supportive team, with a low staff turnover, which values the importance of job satisfaction. We work closely with our progressive clients who are proactive and motivated. We have a strong dairy client base, including Arla 360 farms, as well as servicing progressive beef and sheep farms, including an active flock health club. We encourage vets to pursue their own specific areas of interest, of which there are plenty of options. 

We provide a high standard of service to our clients through proactive health planning utilising all the usual tools and software plus abdominal laparoscopic surgery, VetTech services, foot trimming services, farmer training, an advanced breeding department in addition to providing overseas farm consultancy. CPD is strongly encouraged as are specialist interests and further qualifications - all supported by certificate and diploma holders. 

Other information: 

- Private medical insurance 

- Mentoring programme 

- RCVS membership 

- BVA membership plus one other membership funded 

 - Employee assistance programme 

- Company vehicle and work phone 

- Part of the Vet Sustain project 

Quotes from our current new graduates: 

"Paragon gives me the perfect amount of support and freedom to let me progress"

"Going to set routines each week has really helped me develop my scanning"

"Having a big team means there is always some at the end of the phone/ ready to help"

"I never feel worried about coming to work because I know I will always be supported"

Phone Phil for a chat on 01228710208 or click on contact button to apply.