Experienced Veterinary Surgeon - Flexible Hours

Vets for Pets; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

No OOH

Pension

Private healthcare

CPD opportunities

Pets at Home discount

Relocation support

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Bradford Vets for Pets is seeking a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join on a part-time basis, ideally working Tuesdays and Fridays in a busy first-opinion practice in Bradford. The role offers a salary of up to £70,000 FTE DOE, with a £5,000 welcome bonus pro rata and no out-of-hours commitments, supporting a healthier work-life balance.

As part of a friendly team, you will handle routine surgeries including bitch spays and may work sole charge when needed.

Qualifications

• Confident with routine surgery including bitch spays across all breeds.
• Comfortable working sole charge when required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine surgical procedures including bitch spays.
• Provide high standard veterinary care in a busy first-opinion practice.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.

Skills

Surgery confidence

Sole charge

Job description

Build Your Career with Bradford Vets for Pets

Up to £70,000 FTE DOE | Part-Time | No OOH | £5,000 Welcome Bonus (pro rata)

At Bradford Vets for Pets, we’re passionate about supporting our colleagues to develop and thrive. Whether you’re looking to build on your existing skills, develop a clinical interest or explore a new area of veterinary medicine, you’ll have the support of a close-knit practice team alongside experienced regional colleagues.

We’re a friendly and dedicated team within a busy, well-established first-opinion practice, offering a varied and rewarding caseload. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a practice where you can make a real difference and play an important role in its continued development.

We’re looking for a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join us on a part-time basis, ideally working Tuesday & Fridays. There are no on-call or out-of-hours commitments, giving you the opportunity to enjoy a better work-life balance. You’ll need to be confident with routine surgery, including bitch spays across all breeds, and comfortable working sole charge when required.

Alongside a salary of up to £70,000 FTE DOE, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive package including:

• £5,000 welcome bonus (pro rata)
• No OOH or on-call requirements
• Pension and private healthcare
• Paid professional memberships
• CPD and career development opportunities
• Exclusive discounts, including up to 20% off at Pets at Home
• Relocation support
• Visa sponsorship for candidates moving from within or outside the UK, as an A+ rated sponsor

A role that works around you

We understand that veterinary careers don’t always fit neatly into a standard rota. Whether you’re looking for flexible hours, adjusted start and finish times or a working pattern that fits around family life, we’re happy to explore what works for you.

Our aim is simple: to help you build a rewarding veterinary career that fits around your life, rather than the other way around.

At Vets for Pets, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and supported. We celebrate individuality and believe we’re stronger when everyone can be themselves.

Location

BD8 0HH

Interested in Practice Ownership?

We’re also keen to speak with vets, RVNs, and experienced practice managers who are ready to take the next step into ownership.

Our partnership model offers:

• Immediate brand recognition
• Access to over 8 million Pets Club customers
• A salary from day one

You’ll join a thriving network of over 600 practice owners, with expert support to help you succeed both professionally and personally.

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!