Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate Veterinary Surgeon at a forward-thinking veterinary practice in picturesque Leeds. This role offers a balanced work-life environment with no out-of-hours duties and a flexible rota system. Join a supportive team of experienced professionals dedicated to personal and professional development, with access to CPD and well-being initiatives. Enjoy competitive pay, generous annual leave, and a welcoming atmosphere that values your contributions. Embrace the chance to work in a vibrant community surrounded by beautiful countryside, making a meaningful impact on animal care.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

CPD allowance

Certificate support

Discounted staff pet care

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension plan

Birthday as a paid day off

Pawsome Benefits - discounts with retailers

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with a focus on surgery and consults.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including consultations and surgeries.
• Participate in weekend rotas and maintain work-life balance.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Surgery

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Medical Equipment

Job description

Salary up to £65,000 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 that works for you

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 6 (9-6 Saturday, 9-12 Sunday). A full time role would involve working 40 hours per week. We're happy to support part time applications as well.

An experienced and supportive team

Our team is composed of 7 full time Vets, 10 strong RVN team, 3 ACAs and 4 SVNs. The clinical team is complimented by a Practice Manager 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. We have away workshop days annually and have covered topics such as wellbeing, mindfulness, and communication, plus have a wellbeing coach available to our team. Our Clinical Director is passionate about wellbeing in the workplace as well as personal and professional development. You will receive regular one to one time with him to enable adequate time to reflect on your progress and ensure that you are on the right development pathway. CPD is encouraged and our team often go en masse to conferences to combine CPD with team bonding! Certificates can be funded for the right candidate.

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.

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!"

Because our employee's matter

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

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 a 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.