Job Description

Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon (GP)

Salary: Up to £60k per annum (Depending on experience)

Job Type: Fixed-term (Maternity cover)

Hours: 4-day week, 1:4 weekends with extra day off following, No OOH’s

Role and Responsibilities: This role offers the chance to work with a large and busy caseload, allowing for a role tailored to individual clinical interests and support needs. Shifts cover consulting, operating, hospital, and medical investigations/imaging, providing a varied and engaging workload.

Benefits:

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

• RCVS & VDS fees paid

• CPD allowance and 4 days each year to attend events plus access to CPD Programmes (including certificate holder level CPD)

• Extensive free online CPD program

• Career progression opportunities

• Staff discount schemes

• Life Assurance

• Enhanced sickness pay

• Enhanced equal family leave

• E-car salary sacrifice scheme

• Wellness program including:

  • Employee assistance program

  • Eyecare voucher scheme

  • Free annual Flu jab

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Recruitment referral reward scheme

The employer is committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all associates. Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) are available across practices and support offices, in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme accessible to all team members.

About the Practice: This high-quality, busy 24/7 Tier 3 Hospital in West Yorkshire is supported by four branch clinics. The practice prioritizes quality, clinical excellence, and patient and client care. Sustainability is a key focus, and the practice holds the Investors in the Environment Bronze award.

The team is large, friendly, and welcoming, with a strong focus on creating an enjoyable workplace. A Colleague Council organizes regular events, and an Engagement Action Plan is in place to ensure continuous improvement. The well-being of staff is a key priority, with several trained Mental Health First Aiders on-site. Clinical case discussions are encouraged, and quality of care is driven through regular Vets meetings and M&M rounds.

Facilities and Equipment:

• An experienced, dedicated, and caring team of professionals

• Full imaging suite including X-ray, multiple ultrasound scanners, onsite CT, and visiting MRI

• 4 theatres with a dedicated surgical nursing team and certificate holder-led service

• Dental suite with X-ray

• Rigid/flexible endoscopy including laparoscopy

• Excellent inpatient facilities with separate dog/cat/exotic and day/long stay wards plus ICU and onsite lab with dedicated technician (Haem/biochem/coags/EPOC)

• Separate dog/cat waiting areas and 7 consultation rooms