Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Why This Role Stands Out
This role offers a competitive salary up to £65,000 plus a welcome bonus and relocation allowance, providing significant opportunities to develop your skills with a diverse caseload and advanced diagnostics. You'll thrive here if you're a motivated Veterinary Surgeon eager to contribute to a leading veterinary group known for its supportive team culture and commitment to career growth. Apply to join a progressive practice that invests in your professional development and animal welfare.
Quick Overview
Job Description
Salary up to £65,000 plus £2,000 Welcome Bonus plus £3,000 Relocation Allowance
The practice is fully equipped with advanced diagnostics including CT Scanner, X-ray, ultrasound, laparoscopy, and endoscopy, alongside purpose-built consulting rooms, an isolation ward, and a spacious prep and theatre suite. High standards of care are supported by multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring and a ventilator.
Based in north Leeds near Roundhay Park with excellent transport links, the large and supportive team includes 16 vets, a strong nursing team, and dedicated emergency care staff, providing wraparound support across hospital, GP clinics, and an exotics-only service.
- 40 hours over 4 days per week and a share of the bank holiday rota, planned in advance.
- 1:6 weekends with toil given in lieu.
- Fully flexible role with work across surgical, medical, and emergency departments with some exotic work if desired.
- Duties include consulting, client care, routine and complex procedures, triage, routine and complex inpatient care, and running diagnostic tests (lab/radiography/CT) across a range of species (cats/dogs/rabbits/reptiles/birds/small mammals).
- TPLO Orthopedics kit
- Large Prep room
- Multiple Consult & Theatre rooms
- Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
- Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
- A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
- Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
- Funded learning and development, including access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses
- Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
- Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
- Up to £65,000 DOE
- Up to £2,000 welcome bonus
- 6.6 weeks annual leave
- £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
- Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
- Discounted staff pet care
- Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
- Full list of benefits available