Veterinary Surgeon (Day Team) – Small Animal Hospital

Vet Connect Limited.; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in West Yorkshire is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for its small animal team. The role includes a flexible 4-day workweek with varying shifts and focuses on emergency critical care and in-patient management. Ideal candidates should have UK first-opinion experience, with opportunities for those interested in ophthalmology. The hospital invests in its team's professional development with CPD allowances and training opportunities.

Benefits

£1,500 annual CPD allowance

Access to advanced veterinary cases

Certificate sponsorship

Qualifications

• Confident, well-rounded vet with solid UK first-opinion experience.
• Experience in ophthalmology for Option 2.

Responsibilities

• 4-day working week with a mix of surgery and consulting shifts.
• Supportive environment with access to experienced colleagues.

Job description

Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon (Day Team) – Small Animal Hospital

Region: Yorkshire and Humber

County: West Yorkshire

Profession: Veterinary Surgeon

Category: Small Animal

Position: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: Ongoing

Accommodation: No

Job Description: We’re proud to be recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking, multi-vet small animal hospital known for its clinical excellence, innovation, and commitment to staff development.

You’ll be joining a dedicated team of 70 colleagues, including 15 experienced vets, within a hospital that supports both first-opinion and referral-level care.

Here you will find a practice culture that emphasises collaboration, progression, and professional growth, offering certificate sponsorships and advanced training opportunities.

The Role

4-day working week (Mon–Fri)

• 1 x Surgical shift
• 1 x Inpatient shift
• 2 x Consulting shifts

1 in 4 weekends (Sat & Sun, 10 hours/day) – no sole charge

Focus on ECC, 30-minute sick pet consults, and inpatient care

You’ll be supported by certificate holders in Surgery, Medicine, and Dentistry, and have access to a proactive in-house CPD and clinical development programme.

What They're Looking For

There are two potential focuses for this position:

• Option 1: Experienced General Practitioner – Confident, well-rounded vet with solid UK first-opinion experience, keen to work in a supportive hospital environment with access to certificate-level colleagues, looking to develop further skills or pursue certificates.
• Option 2: Veterinary Surgeon with an Interest in Ophthalmology – Experience in ophthalmology and happy to combine ophthalmology clinics and procedure day, opportunity to expand ophthalmology services across 19 referring practices.

Please note: Due to the hospital’s high clinical standards and complex caseload, this role is not suitable for new graduates or vets without prior UK practice experience.

Clinical Case Exposure

The hospital frequently manages advanced procedures and cases including surgical procedures such as oesophageal tube placements, Seldinger chest drains, peritoneal drains, pigtail urinary catheters, exploratory laparotomies, enterotomies/enterectomies, caesareans, and pyometra.

Medical conditions managed include Addison’s disease, DKA, severe pancreatitis, and transfusion medicine.

Diagnostics & Procedures offered: TFAST/AFAST, endoscopy, negative pressure wound therapy, urinary catheterisation.

Hospital Equipment

Fully equipped hospital with comprehensive, cutting-edge diagnostic and surgical tools.

• Laboratory: Procyte haematology, Catalyst Dx, EPOC, Coags (APTT/PT), Angio/Felv/FIV/Giardia/Parvo/Lepto tests, Lipids.
• Imaging: Digital X-ray, advanced Doppler ultrasound, CT, flexible & rigid endoscopy (gastroscope, bronchoscope, otoscope), laparoscopy.
• Surgery: Gen11 vessel sealing, Valleylab monopolar/bipolar, Ligaclips, E20 sterilisation.
• Monitoring: Multiparameter (ECG/Cap/Temp/SpO₂/BP), Doppler BP, ECG.
• Dental: Dental X-ray with CR7 developer.

Why Join?

• Work alongside a diverse and talented veterinary team.
• Access to advanced cases and state-of-the-art equipment.
• Opportunities to develop specialist interests.
• A workplace culture that values excellence, teamwork, and growth.

Professional Development

£1,500 annual CPD allowance.

Certificate sponsorship encouraged and supported.

Part of an in-house CPD and clinical development team.