Job Description
Veterinary Surgeon (General Practice) | 4-Day Week | Tier 3 Hospital | Leeds Area | Up to £60K DOE
We’re working on behalf of a highly regarded Tier 3 hospital in West Yorkshire to recruit a dedicated GP Vet to join their team. If you’re looking for a varied caseload, clinical autonomy, and an excellent rota, this could be the role for you.
The Role
* 4-day week with 1-in-4 weekends (plus day off following)
* No OOH work
* Consultations, diagnostics, treatment planning, and routine/non-routine surgeries
* Ideal for a confident GP vet who enjoys both consulting and surgical caseloads
The Practice
This hospital-status site operates as a high-standard primary care and mid-tier referral facility, with five satellite branches. Located just outside Leeds, the practice is easily accessible and offers proximity to both the Peak District and historic York.
Facilities include:
* Full imaging suite (digital X-ray, ultrasound, onsite CT, visiting MRI)
* 4 theatres and a dedicated surgical team
* Dental suite with dental radiography
* Endoscopy (rigid/flexible), laparoscopy
* Separate dog, cat, exotic, and ICU wards
* On-site lab with haematology, biochemistry, coags, and EPOC
* 7 consult rooms and separate waiting areas for dogs and cats
What We’re Looking For
* Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a UK small animal practice
* Confident in consultations and routine surgical procedures
* Ability to manage cases independently while collaborating with a wider clinical team
* Enthusiastic, team-oriented, and calm under pressure
* Passion for delivering excellent client and patient care
Package & Benefits
* Up to £60,000 salary DOE
* 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
* Relocation support available
* RCVS and VDS fees covered
* Funded external and internal CPD (certificates encouraged)
* Life assurance & enhanced family leave
* Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
* Pension scheme
* Access to a team of trained Mental Health First Aiders and employee wellbeing resources
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive, well-equipped hospital where you’ll have the support, facilities, and freedom to grow and thrive.