Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Towerwood Vets; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in West Yorkshire is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This role offers a flexible schedule with no out-of-hours work and a focus on work-life balance. Responsibilities include managing consultations and surgeries with a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Veterinary Medicine and be committed to ongoing development, with a competitive salary up to £70,000 plus bonuses and allowances.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

CPD allowance

Flexible rota

Birthday as a paid day off

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for high-quality care.
• Experience in consults and surgery desired.
• Commitment to continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of consultations and surgeries.
• Prioritize patient care and client communication.
• Contribute to a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Skills

Veterinary surgery

Client communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Medical equipment

Vetlexicon

Job description

Overview

Salary up to £70,000 DOE, up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus Plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance. We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join us at Towerwood Vets in Cookridge, West Yorkshire. You will have access to a varied caseload including a mix of consults and surgery, which can be weighted to your preferences. We’re a practice that prioritises our people by placing an emphasis on careful diary management, a flexible rota and a strong focus on communication, wellbeing and teamwork.

Work life balance

Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours truly tips the scale on your work life balance. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. There is no out of hours with this role; the ideal candidate would take a share in the weekend rota which is currently 1 in 4 which consists of a Saturday only 8:30am-6:30pm. A full time role would involve working 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days (depending on your needs). We\'re also able to offer part time and flexi rota\'s should that be more desirable.

About us

We are situated in picturesque North West Leeds. We have excellent travel links as we’re very close to Leeds Bradford airport and within easy reach of Leeds, Harrogate and York whilst on the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales countryside. We truly have something for everyone! We can offer you the chance to immerse yourself in the peace and serenity of the Yorkshire countryside, or perhaps you’d prefer the vibrant and booming student culture within Leeds City. We have 5 fully equipped rooms for general consults, prep room and separate theatre, separate cat and dog wards, a separate waiting area for feline patients. Our facilities offer an extensive array of medical equipment, and we aim to tailor our roles to suit your clinical interests and professional development. We have a second branch equipped with two consult rooms, recovery kennels, prep and theatre.

Team and development

Our team is composed of 3 Vets, 8 RVN\'s, 4 SVN\'s and 2 ACA\'s. The clinical team is complimented by a Clinical Director, Practice Manager HVN as well as a dedicated reception team. Our team boasts a wide range of expertise, we have a certificate holder in imaging, as well as our Clinical Director who is a member of the faculty of Homeopathy. CPD is encouraged and our team often go en masse to conferences to combine CPD with team bonding! Certificates can be supported.

Testimonials

Here what Matthew (VS) had to say about life at Towerwood:
"I have been at Towerwood Vets for just over a year now and I really enjoy working here. The team is absolutely amazing and utilised to the best of their abilities. The nursing care is superb and there is the capacity for working up cases to a high level; I find this really rewarding. There is plenty of time for you to give your all to your patients and explain complex medicine to the clients. I am allowed to pursue my interests and encouraged to do so, with many like-minded colleagues. All this and it is the best work-life balance I have had in any job so far in my career!"

Benefits and development

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

• Work life balance
• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• CPD allowance
• 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

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

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.

Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE, Up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus, Up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance. Up to £65,000 DOE appears at the end of the posting.