Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Salary up to £65,000 DOE Pro-rata

Westwood Vets is looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our well-established team on either a permanent or  12-month fixed-term contract, which ever suits you. This position is working 8:30am – 6:30pm, with hours ranging from 27 to 40 hours depending on your requirements. 

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

About the Team and Culture

Westwood Veterinary Practice is both well-established and displays a visible presence with branches in the rural village setting of Boston Spa and the bustling town of Garforth. Both practices offer different capabilities, with most diagnostics performed at the Boston Spa branch and dentistry at the Garforth surgery.

As a practice, we strive to offer high-quality care to all our patients, with a keen focus on diagnostic work-ups and proactive preventative healthcare. We are a warm and friendly team with an excellent client base.

Westwood is a busy first opinion small animal practice. We also work closely with Cats Protection Leeds, with dedicated operating days supporting their charity work.

Both practices have a designated operating theatre and prep area, with separate cat and dog wards at the Garforth surgery. The Garforth surgery has digital dental x-ray and excellent dental capabilities.

We have a wide range of equipment, including:

Here's what Jo had to say:

"From the day I joined Westwood Vets I was made to feel incredibly welcome and part of the great team here. Not only are the team great fun to work with, but they are some of the most professional, diligent and committed colleagues I have ever worked with. Truly a great place to work!"

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

What We Offer Our Team

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.