Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - East Yorkshire

VC Evidensia UK; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in East Yorkshire is seeking a part-time Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated team. The role offers flexible working hours, a supportive environment for professional development, and no out-of-hours work. Ideal for those seeking a balanced work-life approach in a community-focused practice.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD allowance and paid leave

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Surgeon with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in small animal practice preferred.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care for small animals including consultations and surgeries.
• Work flexible hours up to 30 hours weekly.
• Participate in continued development and varied caseloads.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical Skills

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - East Yorkshire

Priory Vets are looking for a vet just like you. We are advocates of good work/life balance and career satisfaction – you can have both!

The Role

We are well equipped to be able to build a role to suit your wants and needs. As a 3 site, RCVS GP accredited practice, with an experienced team including two certificate holders, we can support you not just with flexible hours, clinical duties and locations, but with continued development and varied caseloads too.

If you prefer a mix of consulting and surgery, that’s great, and certificate study is encouraged and fully supported if that’s your goal. We would also love to hear from you if your preference is consulting only – it’s a vital role in practice and we have plenty of opportunity to support you in this area. In addition, there are no out of hours or on-call work required by the practice.

Rota patterns that work for you

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle, no matter what stage you’re at in your career. We are looking for an additional part-time vet, working up to 30 hours weekly to include Fridays, 1 in 3 Saturday mornings and other additional mornings or days to suit.

About Us

Priory Vets are based at Bridlington, Driffield and Beeford. Each site offers superb equipment and facilities, including ultrasound, digital x-ray, dental x-ray and well-equipped laboratories and a high standard of inpatient care equipment. We are proud of our loyal client base and continuity of care is of great importance to the overall service we provide. Having been established for over 70 years, we have developed wonderful relationships within our local communities.

We are a happy team of vets, registered veterinary nurses, veterinary care assistants and client care advisors – we have a strong team ethic and we support each other in achieving great patient care, great client care and a great day for all at work. Although there’s no obligation, we do enjoy each other’s company outside of work and there’s a lovely social element to the practice too.

We’re based in a beautiful area of the UK – the East Riding of Yorkshire. The East Coast, North York Moors, Dalby Forest, Yorkshire Wolds and Howardian Hills are on our doorstep, which include famous walking trails such as The Cleveland Way. Quaint villages and countryside walks come as standard. We are also close to the historic city of York, and there’s easy access to Harrogate, Leeds and the Yorkshire Dales. Accommodation can be arranged.

Don’t just take our word for it, here’s what the team have to say about life at Priory:

“I have worked at Priory Vets since 2005, firstly at the Driffield branch and later in a senior role, at the Bridlington hospital. After a brief change of job, I returned to Bridlington in 2021. At Priory Vets, the friendly experienced team of nursing and reception staff and the lovely clients and their pets make a great working atmosphere. On the clinical side the practice has a good mix of medical (including inpatient facilities) and surgical cases and up to date equipment allows work up of cases with case continuity.” Clare, Senior Vet.

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
• 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 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.

Priory Vets, Bridlington

17 Market Place, Bridlington, YO16 4QJ, United Kingdom

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.

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.