Veterinary Surgeon

Westmount Vets (Huddersfield); Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous CPD allowance

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

A progressive veterinary practice in Huddersfield is seeking an experienced Vet Surgeon to provide high-quality care and lead clinical cases. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 FTE and includes the opportunity to develop skills, lead in clinical practice, and enjoy various employee benefits such as generous CPD allowance and flexible work arrangements. The practice prides itself on a supportive environment with a focus on mentorship and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Confident in handling surgical and medical cases.
• Keen to develop and mentor others.
• Strong client care skills and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding care to patients and their owners.
• Lead on surgical and medical cases.
• Mentor and support colleagues in their development.

Skills

Surgical and medical case management

Client care and relationship building

Mentorship and teamwork

Clinical autonomy

Diagnostic investigations

Education

3-year-plus qualifications as a Vet

Job description

Your journey starts here

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a 3-year-plus qualified Vet to join us at West Mount Vets in West Yorkshire! This role will mainly be based at our Huddersfield surgery.

We are happy to consider full or part-time applications. This role also includes some weekend work, with the option of taking on some OOH work too.

We are offering a competitive salary of up to £60,000 FTE (depending on experience) along with a range of benefits.

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter - it's in our nature.

With market-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow-whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals

Life at West Mount

Our light and spacious practice is a lovely place to work, with five consulting rooms (including one dedicated to euthanasia), two operating theatres, a dental suite with dental X-ray, plus digital X-ray and ultrasound. Many of our vets and nurses have been with us for years, creating a genuinely friendly, supportive “West Mount Family” that you'll be welcomed into.

We are a progressive, multi-disciplinary team committed to high clinical standards and continuous improvement. Free CPD is readily available, with several certificate holders and others working towards further qualifications, ensuring plenty of opportunity for case discussion and development.

We enjoy a loyal client base-often keeping us well supplied with cake and chocolate! Our RCVS Tier 3 Hospital in Halifax runs our own bespoke OOH service, offering true 24-hour care and continuity. We also have two purpose-built branch practices in Mytholmroyd and West Vale, both equipped with digital X-ray and ultrasound.

We value work-life balance and offer flexibility with rota planning. Outside work, we're a social bunch-whether it's countryside dog walks, nights out in Leeds or Manchester, or charity events, we love spending time together.

About you:

We're looking for an experienced Vet Surgeon (perhaps interested in progressing into a leadership role in the future) to join our West Mount team. Working within a culture where clinicians are empowered to make the best decisions, where improvement is encouraged and where best practice is shared, you will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
• Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take the lead on surgical and medical cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Keen to develop, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types
• A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive.
• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.
• As an experienced vet you'll bring a strong level of clinical autonomy and be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

The benefits

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'll receive:

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable)
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts - 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

To apply

To arrange an informal and confidential chat about this opportunity, please contact our Practice Director, Jaimie at [e-mail] or Dave in the resourcing team at [e-mail]

To submit an online application, click Apply Now, upload your CV and we'll be in touch.