Veterinary Surgeon | West Yorkshire

Chattyvets; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,269 - 60,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Chattyvets in Bradford is seeking a qualified Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly and supportive team. You will manage a varied medical and surgical caseload, make evidence-based decisions and clearly communicate options with clients, balancing clinical needs with animal welfare.

The role offers a salary of £45,269–£60,062 (including allowances), a 37.5-hour week, and a collaborative environment with excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• MRCVS qualified and eligible to practise in the UK.
• Confident in managing a varied medical and surgical caseload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative team player who supports colleagues.
• Committed to high standards of patient and client care.
• Adaptable and keen to continue professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied medical and surgical caseload.
• Make evidence-based clinical decisions and communicate options clearly to clients.
• Create practical treatment plans balancing clinical needs with welfare.
• Work within a supportive, collaborative clinical team.

Skills

MRCVS qualification

Varied caseload management

Client communication

Team collaboration

Patient care excellence

Professional development

Education

MRCVS or equivalent

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon

Location: Bradford
Salary: £45,269 – £60,062 (including allowances)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We are looking for a qualified Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly and supportive team in Bradford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a vet who enjoys variety and wants to make a meaningful difference every day. You'll work with a diverse medical and surgical caseload, giving you the chance to develop your clinical skills while providing high-quality patient care.

The successful candidate will be confident managing a varied caseload, making evidence-based clinical decisions and communicating treatment options clearly with clients. You'll be comfortable creating practical treatment plans that balance clinical needs with individual circumstances, always maintaining a welfare-focused approach.

Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. You'll enjoy working collaboratively within an experienced team, sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and contributing to the ongoing development of clinical services.

About You

• MRCVS qualified and eligible to practise in the UK
• Confident managing a varied medical and surgical caseload
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting colleagues
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient and client care
• Adaptable, resilient and keen to continue developing professionally

Working Pattern

A flexible rota has been designed to support a healthy work-life balance and includes:

• 37.5 hours per week
• 7.5-hour working days within core hours of 8:30am–6:00pm
• Fixed daily hours with flexibility around days worked
• Applications welcomed from candidates seeking a range of working patterns
• Approximately one-third surgical work and two-thirds consulting
• A shared weekend rota with no lone working
• Weekend shifts worked alongside another Veterinary Surgeon to ensure support and collaboration
• Weekend shifts are either 7.5 or 9 hours in length

What's on Offer

• Salary of £45,269 – £60,062 (including allowances)
• Full-time, permanent position
• Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
• Diverse and rewarding caseload
• Flexible working opportunities
• Excellent opportunities for continued professional development