Permanent Veterinary Surgeon

TN United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join their dynamic team in Bradford. This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to work in a well-equipped hospital with flexible working patterns that cater to your lifestyle. Enjoy a balanced work-life with no after-hours or weekend shifts, while being part of a supportive team. You'll have access to excellent facilities and resources, ensuring you can provide top-notch care to your patients. If you're passionate about animal welfare and looking for a rewarding career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Birthday paid day off

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD allowance of £1250

Professional memberships support

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Family-friendly policies

Access to Vetlexicon

Research funding opportunities

Qualifications

• Confident and experienced small animal vet.
• Ability to perform routine operations and consultations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level care for patients in a busy hospital.
• Participate in all aspects of first opinion practice.

Skills

Small Animal Veterinary Experience

First Opinion Practice

Surgery Skills

Consultation Skills

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Bradford, West Yorkshire

Practice Details

Type: Small Animal

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire

Practice Type: Part of a group

Services and Facilities

They have dental X-rays, separate soft tissue and orthopaedic theatres, facilities for laparoscopic spays, ultrasound, and endoscopy rooms, and even an operating microscope. Thanks to their excellent facilities, they also host Vets Now during the night.

Team

The team consists of 14 day vets, a dedicated admin team, and 10 Veterinary Nurses.

Role and Responsibilities

They are offering an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join their busy hospital on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will work alongside their diverse and highly experienced team to provide a high level of care for patients.

Duties include: Participating in all aspects of first opinion practice, from routine operations and consultations. Their varied caseload includes medicine and surgery. The facilities enable hosting vets now in their building, offering the benefits of working in a hospital with no hours after 6 pm, no Saturday afternoons, and no Sundays!

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will be a confident and experienced first opinion, small animal vet, working at their hospital site and branch surgeries alongside a dedicated team.

Work Flexibility

• Flexible working patterns that adapt to your lifestyle.
• Options to balance school holidays, school runs, or work-life balance.
• Full-time vets typically work 40 hours per week, with support for different hours or rotas, whether full or part-time.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: Up to £75,000 p/a (DOE)

The Package Includes

• Work-life balance
• 6.6 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Private medical insurance
• Family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Support for non-accidental injury cases
• CPD allowance of £1250 with 5 days paid pro-rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development via Group Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for vets and nurses
• £1000 per annum Care Fund for all vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• Professional memberships (BVA, VDS, RCVS fees)
• Pawsome Benefits discount and cashback gateway