Veterinary Surgeon - Bradford

Purosearch Ltd.; Bradford; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

CPD allowance (£1,000)

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Partnership and future ownership

Well-equipped practice

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is assisting an independent small animal practice in Bradford, West Yorkshire, to recruit a Veterinary Surgeon.

This is a fixed-term or permanent opportunity offering clinical freedom, autonomy, and a clear pathway to partnership and potential ownership. The role features a four-day week, no out-of-hours, and a supportive team in a busy, animal-first environment with excellent work–life balance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with clinical focus.
• Excellent client communication and teamwork.
• Interest in surgery and ongoing clinical development.

Responsibilities

• Sole-charge Veterinary Surgeon, with nursing support.
• Follow cases through from diagnosis to treatment and outcome.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care and client relationships.

Skills

Small animal vet

Clinical independence

Client communication

Surgical interest

Education

DVM degree

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Independent Small Animal Practice | Bradford, West Yorkshire

Salary up to £65,000 DOE + Future Partnership Opportunity + Excellent Work–Life Balance

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced

Veterinary Surgeon to join a long-standing, genuinely

independent small animal practice in Bradford, West Yorkshire. This is an ideal role for a vet seeking long-term stability, true

clinical freedom, and a clear pathway to

partnership and future practice ownership.

This well-established, single-site practice offers something increasingly hard to find in today’s veterinary market — an

animal-first environment with

no corporate influence, no sales targets and no pressure to upsell. Instead, the focus is entirely on providing honest, affordable veterinary care and building meaningful relationships with clients and their pets.

The practice is looking for a

compassionate, confident and capable Veterinary Surgeon to become part of a close-knit, highly supportive team and help shape the future of the business.

The Practice

This busy but welcoming

small animal practice is supported by a loyal client base and a permanent, experienced team consisting of

three qualified veterinary nurses, a receptionist and a nursing apprentice, creating a collaborative and friendly working environment.

The owner remains actively involved in running the practice and supporting the team, despite no longer working clinically. They are committed to maintaining the practice’s reputation for

continuity of care, fair pricing and excellent standards, while providing genuine autonomy to the veterinary team.

This role offers the chance to

follow cases through from start to finish, build lasting client relationships and practise veterinary medicine in a way that prioritises patient care over profit.

The practice also works closely with a local cat charity, bringing additional variety and rewarding case exposure.

Facilities & Equipment

The practice is exceptionally well equipped, including:

• Ultrasound facilities
• Strong local referral and diagnostic support, including specialist ultrasound services

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon with an

interest in surgery who is looking to continue developing their practical skills, build a strong clinical portfolio and pursue personal interests within a supportive environment.

The Role

This is a

sole charge Veterinary Surgeon position, so confidence in clinical decision-making and day-to-day case management is important. However, support is always available through an experienced nursing team, trusted local connections and a reliable group of regular locums.

The successful vet will enjoy the freedom to

work cases their way, influence clinical direction and become an integral part of a respected independent practice.

This is not a short-term stopgap role. The practice is ideally seeking someone who wants to

put down roots, grow with the business and become part of its future. For the right candidate, there is a genuine opportunity to begin a

partnership pathway after a successful first year, with future ownership a real possibility.

About the Veterinary Surgeon

The ideal candidate will be:

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

• Confident working in a
• Compassionate, collaborative and efficient
• Interested in surgery and ongoing clinical development
• Passionate about building client relationships and continuity of care

The Rota

Full-time position – 4-day week

• Fixed weekday off
• No out-of-hours
• 9:00am–12:00pm
• Saturday mornings are designed with balance in mind, including morning surgery appointments, protected downtime and flexibility for any emergencies, helping maintain an excellent work–life balance.

Salary up to £65,000 DOE

• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• £1,000 CPD allowance, with flexible support for certificates
• Paid RCVS and VDS fees
• clinical freedom in an independent setting
• Well-equipped practice with scope to develop personal interests
• partnership and future ownership
• Supportive and experienced permanent team
• Excellent work–life balance

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a respected

independent veterinary practice in Bradford, where quality patient care, team culture and long-term progression genuinely come first.