Veterinary Surgeon Leeds, West Yorkshire

An excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, well-established small animal practice in Leeds. This is a full-time role within a supportive, collaborative team environment, offering a varied caseload, strong clinical support and an excellent work–life balance.

Key Highlights

• Full-time Veterinary Surgeon position within a multi-vet practice.

• Supportive, collaborative team with certificate holders and special interests.

• Modern, well-equipped practice with excellent facilities.

• Structured rota designed to support work–life balance.

• Consulting-only roles can be considered.

Key Details

• Role: Veterinary Surgeon.

• Contract: Permanent.

• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire.

• Hours: Full time.

• Working pattern: 4-day week.

• Shifts: 1 × 11-hour shift and 3 × 9-hour shifts, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.

• Start time: 8:30am.

• Saturdays: Approximately 1 in 5, 8:30am – 6:30pm.

• Time off: Day off the week before or after a Saturday worked.

• Sundays: None.

• OOH: None.

• Bank holidays: Shared equally across the team.

• Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.

The Opportunity

This role would suit a Veterinary Surgeon with some experience who enjoys delivering high standards of patient and client care within a supportive team. You'll be joining a large, experienced veterinary team, supported by skilled veterinary nurses and reception colleagues who genuinely enjoy working together.

The practice is also actively involved in nurse training and supporting veterinary students, creating a positive learning-focused environment.

The Role

• Deliver high-quality clinical care in consultations and surgery.

• Manage a varied first-opinion small animal caseload.

• Develop tailored treatment plans in partnership with clients.

• Maintain excellent clinical, regulatory and operational standards.

• Work collaboratively within a supportive, team-focused environment.

• Support and contribute to the development of colleagues and students.

Facilities & Practice

• Modern, well-equipped small animal practice.

• Wide range of diagnostic and surgical equipment.

• Nurse training practice.

• Host practice for final-year veterinary students.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon.

• Some experience in small animal practice preferred.

• Passion for delivering excellent patient and client care.

• Team-focused, collaborative approach.

• Interest in ongoing development and learning.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £45,000 – £60,000 per annum.

• 6.6 weeks paid annual leave including bank holidays.

• £1,750 CPD allowance per annum.

• Paid RCVS membership plus two additional professional subscriptions.

• VDS cover.

• Health and wellbeing cashback scheme.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.

• Discounted veterinary fees.

• Lifestyle and retail discount platform.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Company sick pay.

• Annual pay reviews.

• Strong focus on employee wellbeing.

• Clear career progression opportunities.

What's Next

If you're a Veterinary Surgeon looking for a full-time role in Seacroft, Leeds, with excellent work–life balance, strong clinical support and genuine career development, get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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?

CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any questions before applying, or if this role isn't quite right for you, feel free to contact the Vet Seekers team to chat through your veterinary career aspirations in confidence.

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