Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Leeds
White Cross Vets are launching in 2025 a brand-new small animal start-up clinic in Stanningley, Leeds we are looking for that special person with a passion for quality to join us on the journey of providing first class patient care to the pets in the surrounding area.
The clinic is brand new purpose built and state of the art with two theatres dental suite and imaging suite together with a host of medical equipment to support you and your patients. At White Cross Vets in Stanningley, we’re not just another practice. We’re a close-knit team based in Leeds, and we’re looking for a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to become part of the family.
Why You'll Love It Here
- No out-of-hours with just 1 in 4 Saturday mornings
- Flexible rota – full-time, part-time, 4-day weeks or creative scheduling that works around you
- Up to £65,000 DOE (pro-rata) + up to £5K relocation support
- A flexible approach to CPD, local certificate holders in dentistry, small animal surgery, ECC, medicine and imaging - when you join White Cross you have the flexibility to shadow and learn at our other sites throughout Leeds and Bradford
What You'll Be Doing
If you’re consult-only, surgically inclined, or have a particular passion, we’re here for it and are passionate about supporting our people in what they love. You’ll be collaborating daily with a supportive team, with space to grow, develop, and shape your ideal role.
Where You'll Be Working
Based close to Leeds and with great road, rail and air links within a fifteen-minute drive from the clinic. You have the benefit of being close to up market Leeds or for those who prefer the out-door life, the moors are only a short drive away with fantastic walks and scenery. Our clinic is fully equipped with laparoscopic kit, ultrasound, dental x-ray across 4 consult rooms and 2 theatres.
What Makes Us Different
Our wellbeing afternoons are legendary. We bake, walk, share snacks, or just breathe. There’s always someone to help – or just to chat. White Cross vets are genuinely driven by its people and their needs. We have an in-house people team and our nearby Roundhay clinic has a Practice Director who is an internationally accredited coach and personal mentor. Well-being and support are at the front of everything that we do, we even have our own exclusive helpline in an evening for our teams should they need support and guidance on personal or work matters.
We don't stop there - we also have a recognition scheme known as 'Lola's' where you can reward your colleagues monthly!
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
* RCVS
* 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.
White Cross Vets
2 Milestone Court, Stanningley, Leeds, LS28 6HE, 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.
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