Veterinary Surgeon - Wakefield

Purosearch; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their close-knit team. You'll have the opportunity to shape this brand new role while delivering top-tier veterinary care in a modern facility. The position offers a lucrative salary of up to £65,000, flexible working hours, and various benefits including 5 weeks of holiday and CPD funding.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Paid birthday leave

RCVS & VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Career progression opportunities

Life assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Employer contribution pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a veterinary degree and be registered with applicable professional bodies.
• Experience in surgery is essential.
• Strong communication skills for team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced surgical procedures.
• Support the development of the clinical team.
• Provide gold-standard veterinary care to patients.

Skills

Surgical skills

Leadership qualities

Team collaboration

Proactive mindset

Education

Veterinary degree

Tools

Operating theatre

Radiography suite

Ultrasound

Job description

Overview

Veterinary Surgeon – Wakefield

• Excellent opportunity to join a fast growing, recently refurbished small animal practice in Wakefield
• Brand new role, meaning you’ll have the opportunity to shape it from the ground up
• High-end, modern facilities including dedicated kennels and cattery, a fully equipped sterile operating theatre, radiography suite, ultrasound, dental machine with dental radiography, in-house lab and more
• Flexible rota working a 40 hour week
• Superb salary up to £65,000
• Enhanced sickness pay and equal family leave

Situated in the beautiful cathedral city of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, our client is growing fast and now seeks an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a strong surgical bias to join their close-knit team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with natural leadership qualities who is ready to help shape the future of this thriving practice. You’ll be a confident general practitioner with a particular interest in surgery, eager to support the development of the clinical team while delivering gold-standard care. A passion for clinical excellence and a proactive, team-focused mindset will set you up for success in this role.

Wakefield itself offers the perfect blend of history, charm, and convenience. Nestled along the River Calder, it boasts a rich heritage, mild climate, and excellent transport links. Whether you’re a local or considering a relocation, it’s a wonderful place to live and work.

The practice has recently undergone a full refurbishment and is now home to high-end, modern facilities including dedicated kennels and cattery, a fully equipped sterile operating theatre, radiography suite, ultrasound, dental machine with dental radiography, in-house lab, spacious consultation rooms, and welcoming reception, office, and kitchen areas. The team is fresh, energetic, and highly motivated, led by a new lead nurse and a senior client care administrator, all working together to make this clinic a standout service in the region.

This is a brand new role, meaning you’ll have the opportunity to shape it from the ground up. While you’ll initially focus on routine procedures, the scope to grow the surgical service into a more advanced offering is wide open. You’ll be supported by a leadership structure that values engagement and collaboration, including monthly site meetings, fortnightly check-ins with the lead vet, and regular all-vet meetings, giving you the chance to be heard and have real influence.

The ideal candidate will spend around four hours a day in theatre, followed by two to four hours of consulting. A typical 40-hour week can be arranged across 3.5 days, though our client is flexible and open to creating a rota that suits your lifestyle and needs.

If this opportunity sparks your interest and you’d like to learn more, we’d love to hear from you. Don’t hesitate to get in touch and explore what your future could look like in this exciting and supportive environment.

The Package:

• A superb salary up to £65,000 DOE
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Paid birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

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And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-53074