Excellent opportunity for a Sole Charge Vet to join a group a small animal practices

Recruit4vets Ltd; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Pontefract seeks a skilled Veterinary Surgeon for a sole charge role. This position offers flexibility, the chance to work in a supportive environment, and the opportunity to handle advanced cases in a hospital setting. Competitive salary and extensive benefits are included.

Benefits

6.6 weeks paid holiday including Bank Holidays

£1750 CPD allowance per annum

HealthShield contributions

RCVS Membership paid

Enhanced parental leave pay

Discounted Veterinary fees

Cycle to Work scheme

Company sick pay

Annual pay reviews

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon confident in sole charge roles.
• Enjoys working with a dedicated team.
• Willingness to handle advanced cases.

Responsibilities

• Work three to four days per week with weekend rota of 1:4.
• Split duties between branch surgery and hospital.
• Provide excellent veterinary care and manage challenging cases.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Sole Charge Experience

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Starting from £45,000 p/a (FTE) - Reflective of skills and experience

Contact:

Holly Walsh

Contact email:

Contact phone:

01423 701321

Job ref:

JN-032025-31379

Published:

6 days ago

Expiry date:

2025-10-11

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a skilled Veterinary Surgeon to take on a sole charge role at a branch surgery in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The practice is renowned for its excellent veterinary care for over 60 years and has grown into one of the area's largest Small Animal practices with 7 branches.

The Role:

The role involves working three to four days per week, with the flexibility to accommodate part-time applicants.

The successful candidate will have the option to split duties between the Pontefract surgery and a hospital, offering the opportunity to encounter more challenging cases and experience hospital work.

The position includes a weekend rota of 1:4, with the choice of a consult-only role at the branch or a hospital-based role for involvement with advanced cases.

The Candidate:

This role is ideal for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is confident working sole charge and enjoys working with a small, dedicated team.

The branch benefits from a regular Senior Vet, an experienced RVN, and a dedicated support team.

The practice offers a high degree of support from experienced colleagues and certificate holders in many disciplines, which can aid in managing cases within your branch.

Benefits Include:

- Salary starting from £45,000 p/a (FTE) - Reflective of skills and experience

- 6.6 weeks paid holiday including Bank Holidays

- Opportunity to buy and sell holidays

- £1750 CPD allowance per annum (pro rata) – more if a certificate holder

- HealthShield – contributions for health and wellbeing treatments

- RCVS Membership paid, and two other membership subscriptions

- VDS cover

- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay

- Discounted Veterinary fees

- My Benefits – various discounts, including retail and gym memberships

- Cycle to Work scheme

- CPD/training support

- Company sick pay

- Annual pay reviews

- Focus on employee wellbeing

- Career progression opportunities.

Job Reference No: JN-032025-31379

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