Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Gatehouse Veterinary Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in West Yorkshire is seeking a full-time or part-time Veterinary Surgeon. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care in a supportive environment focused on professional growth. The role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career development within a friendly team. Experience in veterinary practices is encouraged, and the role promotes work-life balance and wellbeing.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and team-oriented vet with a veterinary degree.
• Experience in a veterinary practice preferred.
• Interest in continual professional development.

Responsibilities

• Join a friendly and supportive veterinary team.
• Provide high-quality veterinary care for a varied caseload.
• Engage in professional growth and development opportunities.

Skills

Team-oriented

Strong communication

Interest in career progression

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Overview

Salary up to £51,000 DOE plus Welcome Bonus. We’re looking for one full-time or two part-time Veterinary Surgeons to join our friendly, forward-thinking team at our RCVS Outstanding and training-accredited practice.

Our team includes vets currently pursuing surgical and ultrasound certificates, and one with an ECC qualification - creating a supportive environment focused on professional growth and clinical excellence.

About Gatehouse

We are a busy, well-established veterinary practice located in the West of Yorkshire. We are a short drive away from the Yorkshire Dales and Brontë Country. We are closely located to good travel networks and pride ourselves on our excellent teamwork and inpatient care. We have 3 sites across West Yorkshire, all well equipped with ultrasound, endoscope, x-ray equipment and dental suites. We are a gold standard ISFM certified cat-friendly practice with a silver certificate for rabbits and have been rated outstanding in several practice standards scheme awards.

Our caseload is very varied, and our team has lots of different interests. With some team members undergoing further training by certificates and some having achieved certification status, Gatehouse offers a fantastic level of support on a wider group level and allows us to grow and develop a higher quality first opinion pet care.

excellence.

Facilities

• Ultrasound
• Laparoscopic spay
• Video endoscopy

40 HOURS OVER 4 DAYS. Saturday 1:4 Saturday morning only 8:30-1pm

Role and Development

We actively encourage career progression and provide genuine opportunities to develop your skills and interests.

If you’re an enthusiastic, team-oriented vet looking for a role where you can grow, learn, and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits and Wellbeing

Because our people matter

• Work-life balance
• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

• Wellbeing
• 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
• RCVS fees

• Colleague Benefits
• 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 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.