Veterinary Surgeon – Hospital Practice – West Yorkshire
Part‑time role | 30‑minute consults | £55K–£65K FTE | Strong clinical support
We’re proud to be working with a large, highly regarded veterinary hospital that is looking to strengthen its veterinary team with an experienced GP Veterinary Surgeon. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive hospital environment known for its high clinical standards, exceptional facilities and supportive team culture.
The practice is seeking a confident vet who enjoys thorough case workups, longer consultations and working within a collaborative clinical team. With a large team of experienced vets, certificate holders and highly qualified nurses, this role offers excellent clinical support and genuine opportunities to develop special interests.
Work Schedule
2 weekdays per week plus 1 in 4 weekends.
- Wednesday: 09:00 – 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 – 20:00
- 1 in 4 weekends: 07:30 – 18:00, 09:30 – 20:00, 10:00 – 20:30 (suitable shifts vary)
Daytime Role
- 30‑minute sick pet consultations as standard
- 15‑minute vaccine appointments
- Structured consulting blocks with time for discussion and breaks
Weekend Duties
Weekend shifts include ECC work, emergency consults and surgical procedures where required. Limited sole charge; multiple vets work per shift alongside a full nursing and management team.
The Practice
This is a large, purpose-built veterinary hospital with 15 veterinary surgeons and over 20 nurses. The practice combines first opinion and hospital‑level care and is recognised within its wider group as a centre for clinical excellence and innovation. The leadership team is deeply invested in mentorship, learning and staff wellbeing, creating a collaborative and supportive environment where vets are encouraged to develop their interests.
Facilities
- 7 consultation rooms including a feline consult and end‑of‑life suite
- 4 operating theatres including a high‑end dental suite
- Digital radiography
- Advanced ultrasound with Doppler
- Visiting CT scanner
- Flexible gastroscope and bronchoscope
- Video otoscopy and rigid endoscopy
- Laparoscopy equipment
- Dental radiography suite
- Full in‑house laboratory and transfusion medicine
- Multiparameter monitoring including ECG, capnography and blood pressure
Clinical Interests
- Ophthalmology
- Dermatology
- Feline medicine
Desired Candidate Profile
- Confident GP vet
- Comfortable with consulting and inpatient care
- UK experienced and clinically self‑sufficient
- Strong communicator with excellent client‑facing skills
- Collaborative and enthusiastic about clinical discussion
Progression & Development
- Certificate study supported
- Extensive mentorship from multi‑certificate holder team
- Strong in‑house CPD culture
- Opportunities to develop special interests and run clinics
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Hospital‑level facilities and equipment
- Large and supportive clinical team
- 30‑minute consultations allowing proper case workups
- Minimal sole charge
- Opportunity to develop specialist clinics
- Strong mentoring cultureExcellent nursing support
- Forward‑thinking leadership team
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