Veterinary Surgeon | Brighouse, West Yorkshire

An excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to develop their clinical interests within a supportive, nurse-led small animal practice. This role offers strong mentorship, exposure to advanced cases and genuine flexibility around hours, making it ideal for vets seeking progression without sacrificing work-life balance.

Full Time or Part Time | Up to £60,000 DOE | From 25 Hours | 1 in 3 Saturdays | No OOH

Key Details:

• Role: Veterinary Surgeon

• Hours: Full-time or part-time (minimum 25 hours per week)

• Working Pattern: Same day off each week

• Weekends: 1 in 3 Saturdays

• Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE (FTE)

• Contract: Permanent

• OOH: None

• CPD: £2,000 per annum

The Area:

Brighouse is a well-positioned market town in West Yorkshire, offering excellent access to both countryside and major cities. Located close to Halifax and within easy reach of Leeds, the area provides a great balance of town amenities, green spaces and strong transport links, making it an ideal location for both commuting and lifestyle flexibility.

The Role:

This position is suited to a Veterinary Surgeon with at least two years' experience who is keen to progress clinically and develop special interests. You'll be joining a collaborative, nurse-led environment that prioritises gold-standard care and gives vets the time and support needed to fully work up cases.

You'll work alongside an experienced practice owner with advanced surgical and ophthalmology expertise, providing exposure to a wide variety of cases not typically seen in standard first-opinion practice. The team actively encourages learning, discussion and shared clinical decision-making.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Delivering high-quality first-opinion consultations and surgery

• Working cases up to gold standard using advanced in-house diagnostics

• Developing clinical interests such as imaging, dermatology, surgery or ophthalmology

• Collaborating closely with a strong nursing team

• Contributing ideas and clinical input within a supportive team environment

What We're Looking For:

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Minimum 2 years' UK small animal experience

• Confident with routine surgery and consultations

• Keen to develop further clinical interests

• Strong team player with excellent communication skills

• Passion for high-quality patient and client care

Facilities Include:

• Digital X-ray

• IM3 dental X-ray

• Ultrasound

• In-house laboratory

• Dedicated surgical suite

• Class IV laser therapy

• Separate dog, cat and isolation wards

Benefits:

• Salary up to £60,000 DOE

• £2,000 annual CPD allowance

• Certificates actively encouraged and supported

• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVA, BSAVA, VDS)

• 5 weeks holiday plus birthday off

• Company pension, income protection and life insurance

• No OOH or Sunday working

• Retail and lifestyle discounts

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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