Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

£1250 CPD allowance

Discounted treatment for pets

IVC Evidensia Academy access

Job summary

A veterinary group in Dewsbury is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon for a sole-charge role, mentoring new graduates. The position offers modern facilities and a supportive environment aimed at high-quality veterinary medicine. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous leave, CPD allowance, and commitment to diversity and support for disabilities. This is an opportunity to help shape clinical standards and grow within a supportive network. Overall, it's an exciting time for candidates to join as the practice relocates to a new site.

Qualifications

• An experienced small animal vet, comfortable in sole charge.
• Supportive, approachable, and happy to mentor a new graduate.
• Passionate about good medicine and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Work in sole charge with an RVN-led team.
• Mentor a new graduate vet.
• Shape clinical standards and protocols.
• Contribute towards achieving PSS General Practice compliance.

Skills

Experience as a small animal vet

Mentoring

Teamwork

Client care

Education

BVSc/BVMS or equivalent

Job description

Richmond House Vets | Part of Gatehouse Veterinary Group | Near Mirfield

Richmond House Vets, part of the supportive Gatehouse Veterinary Group, are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to take on a sole-charge role, working alongside and mentoring a new graduate vet as we move into an exciting new chapter.

We’re relocating to a brand-new, purpose-built site near Mirfield, with modern theatres, dental suite, digital x-ray, and separate species wards, giving you the facilities to practise high-quality, enjoyable medicine.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident vet who enjoys autonomy but values support. You’ll:

• Work in sole charge, with the support of an RVN-led team
• Mentor and support a new graduate vet, helping them grow in confidence
• Help shape clinical standards and protocols within the practice
• Be involved in working towards PSS General Practice compliance

You’ll never feel isolated — you’ll have clinical support, training, and guidance from the wider Gatehouse Veterinary Group, including experienced vets and an award-winning leadership team recognised for outstanding PSS performance.

The Ideal Person

• An experienced small animal vet, comfortable in sole charge
• Supportive, approachable, and happy to mentor a new graduate
• Passionate about good medicine, teamwork, and client care

Hours

• 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days
• 1 in 4 Saturdays, 8am–1pm

Why Join Us?

You’ll have the chance to genuinely influence how the practice develops in its new site, while being backed by a group that values support, development, and clinical standards. We’d love you to come and visit Gatehouse and Richmond House Vets, meet the team, and see if this could be the right next step for you.

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
• RCVS fees
• 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.

47 Savile Road, Dewsbury, WF12 9PW, United Kingdom

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Mike Burrell from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.