Veterinary Surgeon - Charity Hospital

Veterinary Surgeon - Charity Hospital in Leeds About the job Veterinary Surgeon - Charity Hospital in Leeds

Veterinary Surgeon Charity Hospital, Leeds

This charity hospital in Leeds is a special organisation dedicated to providing expert veterinary care to people who are unable to afford treatment for their pets. The work done here is incredibly important, making a real difference to the lives of both pets and their owners.

About the Role

We are seeking qualified veterinary surgeons who are ready to take on a challenge and can adapt to the diverse range of cases seen at the charity hospital. Confidence in communication with colleagues and clients is key, along with a willingness to share expertise and lead by example.

Successful candidates will have a passion for championing the charities mission, promoting client contributions, and finding efficient ways to manage resources. The role offers a fast-paced environment where work-life balance is valued, and we are happy to discuss flexible working options.

About the Hospital

The veterinary teams at this charity hospital bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from varied clinical interests, allowing for collaboration on complex cases and treatment plans. The hospital is modern and well-equipped, with facilities such as separate dog and cat kennelling, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases, and extensive orthopaedic equipment. The hospitals team size ensures flexibility with weekend rotas and any out-of-hours requirements, with enhanced pay and stand-down time during the week when weekends are worked.

This charity hospital takes pride in being an outstanding place to work, where staff feel connected to the mission and are empowered to make a real difference. As a result, the hospital has been recognised as one of the top 25 large organisations to work for in the UK according to the Best Companies survey.

Additional benefits include:

• Salary - £43,088 - £57,169 per annum
• Remote and flexible working options
• CPD allowance of one week and £1,000 per year
• Full RCVS fees
• A variety of internal CPD programmes, with discounts for BSAVA congress and London Vet Show
• 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays), with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days annually
• An additional wellbeing day to help recharge
• Generous auto-enrolment pension and/or contributory pension schemes, with enhanced contributions starting at 5% up to 10%
• Life assurance policy (4x annual salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme and Online Wellbeing Centre, available 24/7 for confidential support
• Discounts for retail, holidays, and more through the Fetch platform

Join this charity hospital in Leeds and become part of a team that makes a real impact on the lives of pets and their owners. Submit your CV and call Mia for a confidential chat on