Veterinary Surgeon

White Cross Vets; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice in Leeds as a Veterinary Surgeon, where you'll enjoy a supportive team environment and a flexible work schedule. With a competitive salary of up to £71,400 and relocation assistance, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow in your veterinary career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD allowance of £1250

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with relevant degree.
• Experience in both surgery and consultations preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a 50/50 consult-to-surgery caseload.
• Collaborate with a supportive team to provide quality care.
• Engage in continuous professional development.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Surgery

Client Communication

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

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Salary up to £71,400 DOE plus a Relocation Allowance of up to £5,000

Your New Chapter Starts Here

Are you ready to join a team that genuinely enjoys working together – and isn’t afraid of a bit of laughter alongside laparoscopies? At White Cross Vets in Roundhay, we’re not just another practice. We’re a close-knit team based in one of the most beautiful corners of Leeds, and we’re looking for a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to become part of the family.

Why You'll Love It Here

• No out-of-hours with just 1 in 4 Saturday mornings
• Flexible rota – full-time, part-time, 4-day weeks or creative scheduling that works around you
• Up to £71,400 DOE (pro-rata) + up to £5K relocation support
• A flexible approach to CPD, local certificate holders in dentistry, small animal surgery, ECC, medicine and imaging - when you join White Cross you have the flexibility to shadow and learn at our other sites throughout Leeds and Bradford

What You'll Be Doing

We’re currently running a 50/50 consult-to-surgery caseload – if you’re consult-only, surgically inclined, or have a particular passion, we’re here for it and are passionate about supporting our people in what they love. You’ll be collaborating daily with a supportive team, with space to grow, develop, and shape your ideal role.

Where You'll Be Working

Roundhay is not just a leafy Leeds suburb – it’s home to one of the biggest parks in Europe, brilliant bakeries, and a real community vibe. Our clinic is fully equipped with laparoscopic kit, ultrasound, dental x-ray and Phovia, and we’re just a short hop from Leeds Centre, Harrogate, and two other White Cross sites in Guiseley and Eccleshill.

What Makes Us Different

Our wellbeing afternoons are legendary. We bake, walk, share snacks, or just breathe. Our client base is established, kind, and a high percent are insured.... and we’re supported by a fantastic Central Support Team just 20 minutes away. There’s always someone to help – or just to chat. White Cross vets are genuinely driven by its people and their needs. We have an in-house people team and our Roundhay clinic has a Practice Director who is an internationally accredited Coach and personal mentor. Well-being and support are at the front of everything that we do, we even have our own exclusive helpline in an evening for our teams should they need support and guidance on personal or work matters.

We don't stop there - we also have a recognition scheme known as 'Lola's' where you can reward your colleagues monthly!

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Interested?

Apply now or get in touch for a chat – whether you’re actively looking or just curious. This could be your perfect role!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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