Mixed Veterinary Surgeon - York, North Yorkshire

purovets; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid

VDS fees paid

Unlimited CPD budget

Support for qualifications

Internal CPD sessions

Staff discounts on treatment for pets

Job summary

purovets in York, North Yorkshire is seeking a mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join its independent practice. You will work across farm, equine, and small animal cases with a large, friendly team and a balanced rota sharing first and second on-call. The role offers a generous salary up to £65,000 depending on experience, unlimited CPD, funded RCVS/VDS fees, and a supportive path for clinical development in a rural setting near York.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years PQE or equivalent post-qualification experience.
• Eligible for veterinary registration in the UK.
• Experience in mixed-practice settings is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care across farm, equine and small animal caseload.
• Share first and second on-call duties within a 12-vet rota.
• Collaborate with nursing and support teams to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Farm work

Equine medicine

Small animal practice

Clinical excellence

Tools

Total Vet

Vet Impress

Job description

Mixed Veterinary Surgeon – York, North Yorkshire

• Genuinely mixed caseload in an independent practice – varied and stimulating work across farm, equine and small animal practice, with flexibility to develop individual clinical interests
• Outstanding facilities and support – purpose-built premises, state-of-the-art small animal surgery, modern diagnostics, and highly skilled nursing and support teams
• Balanced and well-supported rota – evenly shared first and second call among 12 vets, with a nurse on duty out of hours
• Attractive package and location – competitive salary up to £65,000 DOE, unlimited CPD, funded RCVS/VDS fees, and a beautiful North Yorkshire location close to York and transport links

An established, independently owned mixed animal practice is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a genuine enthusiasm for mixed practice to join its friendly and supportive team in rural North Yorkshire.

The practice is RCVS accredited and comprises a large, experienced veterinary team, with 21 vets across the business and 12 vets sharing the duty rota equally. The caseload is varied and stimulating, consisting of approximately 75% farm work, 5% equine work and 20% small animal practice.

The Role

This position offers a diverse and rewarding mix of clinical work. While the role can be tailored to reflect an individual’s particular interests and strengths, candidates must be comfortable working across all species, including out-of-hours duties.

The farm side of the practice benefits from a large and expanding client base, with a strong emphasis on routine fertility visits and herd health planning for both cattle and sheep. The practice utilises modern systems and services including Total Vet, Vet Impress, bull and ram fertility testing, and more.

Out-of-hours work is shared evenly across the 12-vet rota and includes both first and second call. A dedicated nurse is also on duty out of hours, providing excellent support during emergency situations.

Facilities and Team

The practice operates from new, spacious, purpose-built premises with a large farm dispensary. A recently built, state-of-the-art small animal surgery offers outstanding facilities, including:

• 3 consulting rooms and a nurse consulting room
• A separate large operating theatre
• Large preparation area
• Dedicated radiography and ultrasound room
• Isolation ward
• Separate cat and dog kennels

Diagnostic and clinical equipment includes in-house biochemistry, a critical care analyser, endoscopy, digital radiography (also utilised for equine work), ECG, dental radiography and ultrasonography.

The veterinary team is described as friendly, experienced and collaborative, with regular in-house clinical meetings and case discussions. The practice is supported by a high-calibre nursing and support team, including qualified RVNs.

Location

The practice is based in a charming market town close to York, surrounded by beautiful countryside including the Yorkshire Moors and the Howardian Hills. Despite its rural setting, the location offers excellent access to main road and rail networks.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £65,000, depending on experience
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Unlimited CPD budget
• Support and encouragement for further qualifications
• Internal CPD sessions
• Supportive team—open plan vets office enabling clinical discussion with your peers.
• Staff discounts on treatment for personal pets

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon with a minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience who is seeking a genuinely mixed role within a progressive, well-equipped and supportive independent practice. Unfortunately, this position is not suitable for new graduates.