Permanent Mixed Animal Veterinary Surgeon – York Key Details: Working Days: 4.5 days per week, with 1 in 4 weeks as a 4-day working week Hours: Saturday open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, no surgeries Duties: Mixed practice with 90–95% farm during the day plus small animal responsibilities Salary: They are offering a salary of up to £65,000 p/a, reflective of skills and experience About the Role: The client is seeking a Mixed Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a busy independent practice in North Yorkshire. The role will be predominantly farm-based during the day, with 90–95% of time spent on dairy, beef, and sheep work, with some alpacas and llamas. One day per week will be dedicated to small animals. There is some equine involvement focused on vaccination and lameness due to proximity to specialist equine practices. Occasional pig work is included, with training available for quarterly welfare assurance duties. About the Work Schedule: The position operates within a 12-week repeating rota and includes three weekends across the cycle. During one weekend, the vet will be first on-call and during another weekend second on-call, alternating across the rota. Weeknight on-call is 1 in 6 as the first vet and 1 in 6 as the second vet. Saturday clinics run 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and are mainly boosters, with no surgeries. Candidates must have a minimum of three years’ experience due to sole charge on-call requirements and must live within approximately 25 minutes of the surgery. The location is accessible from the A19, making it commutable from Thirsk, York, and Malton. About the Practice: The practice is an independent, first-opinion ambulatory and referrals service providing comprehensive care for pets, farm animals, and horses. It offers a 24-hour service supported by a mixed team, with twelve vets working across the rota. The team values high clinical standards, practical support, and ongoing development. Facilities and workflow are designed to manage mixed caseloads efficiently while maintaining continuity of care across species. Job Reference No: JN-33920 For a confidential discussion about this role or the role you are looking for please contact Holly or Gabby on 01423 701321 or email info@recruit4vets.co.uk