Veterinary Surgeon; surgical bias

Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon – Strong Surgical Focus

Location:

West Yorkshire
Type:
Permanent, Full-time (40 hours)

• Attractive Salary:
  Up to £65,000 per year (dependent on experience) plus a welcome bonus available
• Surgical Focus:
  Opportunity to work in a primary care setting with a strong emphasis on surgery, ideal for candidates with or pursuing a Surgical Certificate
• Supportive Team Environment:
  Join a collaborative, friendly, and experienced veterinary team with regular case discussions and social engagement
• Comprehensive Facilities:
  Work in a purpose‑built hospital with modern consulting rooms, fully equipped theatres, imaging (X‑ray, ultrasound, CT), and a Silver Cat Friendly status
• Professional Development & Work-Life Balance:
  Access to CPD allowance, internal training programmes, career progression opportunities, no out-of-hours duties, and generous holiday and wellbeing support

An RCVS-accredited hospital is seeking a motivated Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon with a strong surgical focus to join a dynamic team. The role is ideal for someone looking to work in a supportive, collaborative environment where clinical excellence and professional growth are prioritised.

• Veterinary degree registrable in the UK, enabling full MRCVS status
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive, proactive, and determined approach
• Strong team ethos
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

There are no out-of-hours duties, thanks to a dedicated on-site night team; some contribution to weekend shifts is required.

The practice prioritises clinical excellence, client and patient care, and adherence to core values. Many clinics are Cat‑Friendly, with a minimum of 15‑minute consults. The group operates 8 clinics across South and West Yorkshire, including a 24/7 Tier 3 Hospital, providing comprehensive primary care services such as consultations, preventative healthcare, vaccinations, routine and non‑routine surgery, dentistry, and imaging (X‑ray, ultrasound). Advanced services include laparoscopy, endoscopy, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, cardiology, CT, and a rehabilitation service offering physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and laser therapy.

• Attractive, purpose‑built building with ample client parking
• Large waiting room with separate cat/dog areas
• Air‑conditioned consulting rooms and fully equipped theatres
• Silver Cat Friendly status
• Dental suite with X‑ray
• On‑site X‑ray, ultrasound and CT
• Comfortable, spacious staff rest areas
• Middle‑tier referrals accepted on‑site

• Salary up to £65,000 (dependent on experience) + welcome bonus available
• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• CPD allowance and 4 CPD days per year, plus internal CPD programme (including certificate‑level CPD)
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E‑car salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellness programme including employee assistance, eyecare vouchers, free annual flu jab, and cycle to work scheme

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