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Lead veterinary surgeon

Leeds
Holly House Veterinary Hospital
Veterinary surgeon
Posted: 6h ago
Offer description

Salary: Up to £70,000 plus relocation allowance up to £5,000.


About the Role

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to take on a leadership role? Join Holly House Vets as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon and help shape the future of our thriving practice. This position is for internal applicants only.

As the lead veterinary surgeon, you will lead our friendly, talented team, oversee clinical standards, contribute to practice growth, and foster a supportive work culture. You will also retain hands-on clinical time, balancing leadership with clinical work.


Working Hours and Location

The role involves 40 hours over 4 days per week, on a rota basis, including 1 in 6 weekends, occasional on-call shifts, and planned bank holiday work.

Our practices are located in Leeds (3 in North Leeds and 1 in Ilkley), requiring only occasional holiday cover.


Responsibilities

* Consultations, client care, routine and complex procedures
* Triage, inpatient care, diagnostic tests (lab, radiography, CT)
* Work across surgical, medical, and emergency departments
* Species handled include cats, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, birds, and small mammals


Facilities and Environment

Our practice offers a varied caseload with high standards of care, including access to advanced diagnostics like CT, ultrasound, laparoscopy, and endoscopy. Facilities include consulting rooms, isolation ward, prep/theatre suite, and advanced monitoring equipment.


Location and Team

Located near Roundhay Park in North Leeds, our team comprises 19 vets, 19 RVNs, 6 SVNs, 4 VCAs, and 10 receptionists, providing 24-hour care across our facilities. We prioritize work-life balance with carefully crafted rotas, regular team events, and professional development opportunities.


Benefits

* 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays and your birthday
* Private Medical Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
* Family-friendly policies and wellbeing initiatives
* CPD allowance (£1250) with paid CPD leave
* Support for professional development, memberships, and research funding
* Company pension, cycle-to-work, and green car schemes
* Discounted pet treatments and voluntary benefits


Our Commitment

We value diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE

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