Equine Veterinary Surgeon | North Yorkshire

An excellent opportunity for an Equine Ambulatory Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established, collaborative equine practice based in North Yorkshire. This permanent role offers flexibility to suit a recent graduate through to an experienced clinician, a manageable on-call rota supported by an external provider and the opportunity to build and develop a caseload around your clinical interests.

Key Highlights

• Salary £40,000–£65,000 depending on experience.

• Permanent, full-time ambulatory equine role.

• Supported out-of-hours rota with external provider.

• Opportunity to build a caseload in your clinical focus.

• Well-equipped ambulatory service with strong nursing support.

Key Details

• Role: Equine Ambulatory Veterinary Surgeon.

• Contract: Permanent.

• Location: North Yorkshire.

• Hours: Full time.

• Out of hours: Supported by external provider.

• On-call rota: Initially 1 in 8, improving to 1 in 10.

• Time off in lieu: One day for every weekend worked.

• Flexible working: Considered.

The Practice

• Established ambulatory equine service with a loyal client base.

• Based from premises in the York area, covering North Yorkshire.

• Strong emphasis on teamwork, collaboration and case continuity.

• Supported locally and nationally within a wider veterinary group.

Facilities & Equipment

• Digital radiography systems.

• Ultrasound systems.

• Upper respiratory tract video endoscopy.

• Gastroscope.

• Extracorporeal shockwave therapy.

• Mechanical dental equipment.

• Excellent support from experienced RVNs and nursing assistants.

The Role

• Ambulatory equine veterinary work across a varied caseload.

• Opportunity to develop and grow a clinical interest area.

• Case responsibility with appropriate senior support available.

• Flexible working patterns to support work–life balance.

What We're Looking For

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon.

• Interest in ambulatory equine practice.

• Suitable for confident recent graduates through to experienced clinicians.

• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

• Motivated, collaborative and keen to develop clinically.

Location Highlights

• Based in North Yorkshire.

• Excellent access to countryside, coast and outdoor pursuits.

• Strong transport links to York and surrounding areas.

• Ideal location for a wide range of hobbies and lifestyles.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £40,000–£65,000 per annum depending on experience.

• 7.2 weeks paid annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata).

• £1,750 CPD allowance per annum.

• Company vehicle provided.

• Paid RCVS membership and two additional professional subscriptions.

• VDS cover.

• Health and wellbeing cashback scheme.

• Enhanced family leave policies.

• Discounted veterinary fees.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• CPD and training support.

• Company sick pay.

• Annual pay reviews.

• Clear focus on wellbeing and career progression.

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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