Veterinary Surgeon – Leeds Area, West Yorkshire

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established, family-run small animal practice in the Leeds area of West Yorkshire. Offering a salary of £40,000–£65,000 depending on experience, flexible working between 20 and 40 hours per week, a 1 in 4 weekend rota and no OOH, this is an excellent opportunity for a Vet seeking a supportive working environment with genuine opportunities for clinical development.

You'll be joining an experienced veterinary team, including certificate holders in surgery, cardiology and dermatology, with access to advanced diagnostic equipment and the opportunity to manage a varied caseload. The practice places particular emphasis on clinical freedom, protected breaks, forward rota planning and helping colleagues achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Key Highlights

• Salary of £40,000–£65,000 depending on experience, qualifications and responsibilities. • Permanent position with full-time or part-time hours considered. • Flexible working arrangements between 20 and 40 hours per week. • Regular weekday off. • 1 in 4 weekends. • No OOH or on-call responsibilities. • Rota planned through to the end of 2027. • Protected lunch breaks and dedicated administration time. • Consultations finish 45 minutes before closing. • Four practice partners with over 85 years of combined veterinary experience. • Experienced veterinary and nursing team. • Certificate holders in surgery, cardiology and dermatology. • Advanced medical and surgical cases managed in-house. • Excellent diagnostic facilities, including endoscopy, ultrasound and digital radiography. • Opportunities to develop individual clinical interests.

The Practice

You'll be joining an established, family-run small animal practice with a strong emphasis on providing high standards of veterinary care within a friendly and supportive working environment.

The practice is led by four partners who remain actively involved in clinical work, bringing more than 85 years of combined veterinary experience. They are supported by a knowledgeable team of Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses and support staff.

The wider team includes:

• 4 Practice Partners. • 4 additional Veterinary Surgeons. • 8 Registered Veterinary Nurses. • 3 Student Veterinary Nurses. • 2 Veterinary Care Assistants. • 4 Receptionists. • Full-time Practice Manager.

The clinical team includes certificate holders in surgery, cardiology and dermatology, alongside colleagues undertaking further qualifications in behavioural medicine.

This breadth of experience allows the practice to manage a wide variety of advanced medical and surgical cases in-house, reducing the need for external referrals and enabling vets to retain ownership of their cases from initial investigation through to treatment and follow-up.

Clinical freedom is actively encouraged, with vets supported in developing their own approaches to case management while benefiting from the knowledge and experience of their colleagues.

The Role

This is a varied first-opinion small animal position offering the opportunity to work across consultations, diagnostic investigations, medical cases and surgical procedures.

You'll be encouraged to develop your own clinical interests and take an active role in investigating and managing cases, with experienced colleagues available to provide support and guidance.

Depending on your experience and interests, there will be opportunities to become involved in:

• Routine consultations and preventative healthcare. • Medical investigations and ongoing case management. • Routine and advanced soft tissue surgery. • BOAS procedures. • Orthopaedic surgery. • Cardiology and cardiac investigations. • Dermatology. • Diagnostic imaging and ultrasound. • Endoscopy. • Behavioural medicine. • More complex medical and surgical cases.

The practice is particularly well suited to Veterinary Surgeons who enjoy developing their clinical knowledge, investigating cases thoroughly and maintaining continuity of patient care.

Rota

The practice places considerable importance on work-life balance and offers flexible working arrangements to accommodate different lifestyles and personal commitments.

• 20–40 hours per week, depending on preference. • Full-time and part-time working patterns considered. • Regular weekday off. • 1 in 4 weekends. • No OOH. • No on-call responsibilities. • Protected scheduled lunch breaks. • Dedicated consultation breaks for administration, laboratory results and client communication. • Consultations finishing 45 minutes before closing. • Rota currently planned through to the end of 2027.

The practice is open to discussing individual preferences around working hours, holidays and CPD, allowing the successful candidate to agree a working arrangement that suits their circumstances.

Facilities & Team

The practice benefits from an experienced clinical team and a range of diagnostic and surgical facilities, enabling a broad range of procedures to be undertaken in-house.

Facilities and clinical services include:

• Digital radiography. • Dental radiography. • Ultrasound. • Endoscopy. • AI-assisted cytology. • BOAS surgery. • Orthopaedic procedures. • Advanced soft tissue surgery. • Cardiac investigations. • Dermatology services. • Behavioural medicine.

With experienced certificate holders across several disciplines, there are excellent opportunities to learn from colleagues, develop additional skills and become involved in more advanced clinical work.

The nursing team provides valuable support across consultations, theatre, inpatient care and clinical procedures, helping Veterinary Surgeons manage their caseloads effectively.

The Candidate

We're looking for an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys providing high-quality small animal care and working collaboratively within an experienced team.

The position could suit a Veterinary Surgeon looking to develop further clinical confidence or a more experienced colleague with additional qualifications and an interest in taking on greater responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in small animal first-opinion practice. • Confidence managing consultations and medical cases. • Surgical skills appropriate to their level of experience. • An interest in thorough diagnostic investigations and case management. • Good communication and client care skills. • A collaborative and supportive approach. • Enthusiasm for continuing professional development. • An interest in developing additional medical or surgical skills.

Veterinary Surgeons with certificates or those working towards advanced qualifications are particularly encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits

The practice offers a flexible remuneration package, taking into account experience, qualifications, responsibilities and individual preferences.

• £40,000–£50,000 indicative salary for Veterinary Surgeons with up to five years' experience. • Up to £65,000 for recent certificate holders undertaking additional responsibilities. • Part-time salaries calculated pro rata. • Flexible working arrangements between 20 and 40 hours per week. • Full-time and part-time opportunities. • Regular weekday off. • 1 in 4 weekends. • No OOH or on-call. • Protected lunch breaks. • Dedicated administration time. • Consultations finishing 45 minutes before closing. • Long-term rota planning. • CPD and professional development support, with arrangements open to discussion. • Opportunities to develop advanced clinical interests. • Support from experienced certificate holders. • Clinical freedom and collaborative case management. • Individual discussions around holiday entitlement, working arrangements and professional development.

About the Practice

This is a family-run practice where the owners remain closely involved in everyday clinical work and place considerable emphasis on maintaining a positive and supportive working environment.

The team is encouraged to contribute ideas, share knowledge and develop individual clinical interests, with a strong focus on ensuring colleagues have sufficient time and support to deliver high standards of patient care.

With a well-organised rota, protected breaks, dedicated administration time and consultations finishing before closing, the practice aims to help colleagues maintain a manageable working day and finish on time.

The Location

The practice is situated in the Leeds area of West Yorkshire, offering convenient access to Leeds and surrounding towns, with good transport connections across the wider region.

The location provides access to the amenities of Leeds while also being within easy reach of the Yorkshire countryside.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon seeking £40,000–£65,000 depending on experience, flexible working hours, a 1 in 4 weekend rota, no OOH, protected breaks and excellent clinical development opportunities. With advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities, experienced certificate holders and a supportive family-run team, the position offers an excellent balance between clinical progression and work-life balance.

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