Veterinary Surgeon

Armstrong Vets; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance £1500

Health plan

Cycle to Work

No Sundays or OOH shifts

VetPartners Learning Hub access

Job summary

Armstrong Vets in Leeds is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our 5-site small animal practice from early 2027. The role suits a Vet with some experience who is keen to deliver exceptional patient and client care within a supportive, collaborative team.

You will work across our five sites, with a 38-hour week over 4 days, typically including one day of operating weekly. The package includes CPD allowance and a range of benefits while maintaining a friendly, balanced work

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy small animal first opinion setting.
• Comfort with consults and some surgical procedures.
• Willingness to work across multiple sites in Leeds.

Responsibilities

• Roaming role covering rota across five sites in Leeds.
• Mix of consultations and surgery, with one operating day weekly.
• Provide high standards of patient and client care within a collaborative team.

Skills

Small animal veterinary experience

Consultation and surgical capability

Team collaboration

Education

RCVS registered

Tools

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Laparoscopy

Job description

We're looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our team from Early 2027. We are a well-established 5-site small animal practice in Leeds with a friendly, supportive team

About the Role

This role would suit a Vet with some experience who is keen to deliver exceptional patient and client care while working within a supportive, collaborative team.

You'll be joining a team of 12 Veterinary Surgeons, many with certificates and special interests, supported by an outstanding group of Veterinary nurses and supporting team members who genuinely enjoy working together.

Start date for the role Jan/Feb 27

About the Practice

We'reincredibly proud of our facilities and recent growth.You'llbe working in a modern, well-equipped practice with Dental Xray at all operating sites, ultrasound, endoscopy, and laparoscopic equipment to name a few.

We are proud to be a Nurse training practice andarealso a host practice for final-year Surrey Veterinary School studentssupporting the next generation of vets

We truly believe great vets need great balance. Our vets work a full time 38 hour week over 4 days

• 1 × 11-hour shift, 3 × 9-hour shifts (1 hour unpaid lunch break)
• Shifts start at 8.30am
• Saturdays: approx. 1 in 5-6 - 8.30am-6.30pm
• With a day off the week before or after a Saturday worked
• No Sundays or OOH shifts
• Bank Holidays - shared out equally in the team(closed Christmas and Boxing day)

The Role

Your role will include a mix of consultations and surgery at any if our 5 sites in Leeds. This is primarily a roaming role to cover the rota. The role is likely to have one day operating each week at out Temple House branch

A Consulting only position can also be considered

About You

We're looking for a vet who:

• Has some experience in a busy small animal first opinion setting
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative, supportive team
• Is confident managing consults and some surgical procedures
• Is passionate about delivering excellent patient and client care
• RCVS membership & VDS cover paid
• £1500/ 5 days CPD allowance(higher for certificate holders)
• Funded certificates & ongoing development encouraged
• Enhanced sick pay, parental leave & buy/sell holiday scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• As a proud member of theVetPartners familythere is also access to VetPartners Learning Hub

We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds. As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our people.

6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays£1750 CPD Allowance per annum, Health plan - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massageRCVS Membership paid, two other membership subscriptionsVDS coverEnhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy payDiscounted veterinary feesOffers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel,entertainment and much moreCycle to Work schemeCPD/training supportCompany sick payColleague engagement surveyAnnual pay reviewsFocus on employee wellbeingCareer progression opportunities