Small Animal & Equine Veterinary Surgeon - Whitby

Purosearch; Whitby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks’ annual leave

Funded CPD & certificate support

RCVS & VDS membership paid

Coastal Whitby location

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is assisting an independent family-run mixed veterinary practice in Whitby, North Yorkshire, to recruit a Small Animal & Equine Veterinary Surgeon. The role is predominantly small animal with avenues to expand equine skills.

The practice offers modern facilities, a four-day working week (8:30–18:30 with a fixed day off) and a supportive team of four veterinarians. Generous CPD support and potential for future partnership are available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary surgeon with focus on small animal and equine care.
• Ability to perform routine vaccinations, dentistry and lameness work.
• Willingness to work within a four-day week and participating in on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive small animal veterinary care with opportunities to develop equine skills.
• Perform routine procedures, vaccinations, dentistry and diagnostic work.
• Collaborate with a four-vet team to maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Small animal vet

Equine vet

Lameness investigations

Dentistry

Ultrasound

Tools

Digital radiography

Endoscopy

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Small Animal & Equine Veterinary Surgeon - Whitby

Small Animal & Equine Veterinary Surgeon – Whitby, North Yorkshire

• Independent, family-run mixed veterinary practice established in 1946
• Four-day working week with a set day off
• 85% small animal and 15% equine caseload
• Funded CPD, certificate support and potential future partnership
• Coastal location with access to the North York Moors and practice beach hut

The Opportunity

An independent, family-run veterinary practice in beautiful Whitby is seeking an experienced Small Animal & Equine Veterinary Surgeon to join its friendly, four-vet team.

The role is predominantly small animal, with opportunities to develop equine skills through lameness investigations, dentistry, vaccinations and routine equine care. The practice also works with marine wildlife rescue organisations and a local wildlife sanctuary.

The recently extended, purpose-built practice offers excellent facilities, including digital and dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and multi-parameter monitoring. Equine facilities include digital radiography, dental X-ray and modern dentistry equipment.

What’s on Offer?

• Five weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Funded CPD, with full support for certificate qualifications
• RCVS, VDS and one additional professional membership paid
• Dogs welcome at work
• Use of the practice beach hut, complete with paddleboards

The team works four days per week, 8:30 am–6:30 pm, with a set day off and protected time for administration and lunch.

The on‑call rota includes one night per week and one weekend in four. Small animal out‑of‑hours cases are transferred to a dedicated provider from Friday evening to Monday morning, while the practice maintains its own 24/7 equine emergency service. Additional support is available for less experienced vets.

Life in Whitby

Whitby offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with beautiful beaches ‑ famous fish and chips and plenty of outdoor activities. The North York Moors National Park, coastal walking routes and opportunities for surfing and paddleboarding are all close by.

This is an excellent opportunity for a vet seeking a varied clinical role, genuine professional development and the chance to join an independent practice with a strong community ethos.