Vet Surgeon - Tier 3 Hospital - Visa Sponsorship - Relocation

Global Veterinary Careers (GVC); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary recruitment service is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for a highly regarded Tier 3 hospital near Leeds. This role offers a 4-day work week with no out-of-hours duties, clinical autonomy, and excellent facilities. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of experience, be confident in both consultations and surgeries, and possess a strong commitment to patient care. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £60,000, holiday leave, and relocation support.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave

Relocation support available

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Funded external and internal CPD

Life assurance & enhanced family leave

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a UK small animal practice.
• Confident in consultations and routine surgical procedures.
• Ability to manage cases independently while collaborating with a wider clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Perform consultations, diagnostics, treatment planning, and surgeries.
• Work alongside a dedicated surgical team in a well-equipped facility.
• Provide excellent client and patient care in a supportive environment.

Skills

Confident in consultations

Routine surgical procedures

Team-oriented

Calm under pressure

Delivering excellent client and patient care

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon (General Practice) 4-Day Week Tier 3 Hospital Leeds Area Up to GBP60K DOE

We're working on behalf of a highly regarded Tier 3 hospital in West Yorkshire to recruit a dedicated GP Vet to join their team. If you're looking for a varied caseload, clinical autonomy, and an excellent rota, this could be the role for you.

The Role

• 4-day week with 1-in-4 weekends (plus day off following)
• No OOH work
• Consultations, diagnostics, treatment planning, and routine/non-routine surgeries
• Ideal for a confident GP vet who enjoys both consulting and surgical caseloads

The Practice

This hospital-status site operates as a high-standard primary care and mid-tier referral facility, with five satellite branches. Located just outside Leeds, the practice is easily accessible and offers proximity to both the Peak District and historic York.

Facilities include:

• Full imaging suite (digital X-ray, ultrasound, onsite CT, visiting MRI)
• 4 theatres and a dedicated surgical team
• Dental suite with dental radiography
• Endoscopy (rigid/flexible), laparoscopy
• Separate dog, cat, exotic, and ICU wards
• On-site lab with haematology, biochemistry, coags, and EPOC
• 7 consult rooms and separate waiting areas for dogs and cats

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a UK small animal practice
• Confident in consultations and routine surgical procedures
• Ability to manage cases independently while collaborating with a wider clinical team
• Enthusiastic, team-oriented, and calm under pressure
• Passion for delivering excellent client and patient care

Package & Benefits

• Up to GBP60,000 salary DOE
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Relocation support available
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Funded external and internal CPD (certificates encouraged)
• Life assurance & enhanced family leave
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Pension scheme
• Access to a team of trained Mental Health First Aiders and employee wellbeing resources

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive, well-equipped hospital where you'll have the support, facilities, and freedom to grow and thrive.