Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
We are looking for one full-time or two part-time Veterinary Surgeons to join our friendly, forward‑thinking team at our RCVS Outstanding and training‑accredited practice.
Our team includes vets currently pursuing surgical and ultrasound certificates, and one with an ECC qualification – creating a supportive environment focused on professional growth and clinical development.
Salary up to £51,000 DOE plus Welcome Bonus
About Gatehouse
We are a busy, well‑established veterinary practice located in the West of Yorkshire, a short drive away from the Yorkshire Dales and Brontë Country. We are closely located to good travel networks and pride ourselves on excellent teamwork and inpatient care. We have 3 sites across West Yorkshire all well equipped with ultrasound, endoscope, x‑ray equipment, and dental suites. We are a gold standard ISFM certified cat‑friendly practice with a silver certificate for rabbits and have been rated outstanding in several practice standards scheme awards.
Our caseload is varied, and our team members are undergoing further training or have achieved certification status, allowing us to grow and develop higher quality first‑opinion pet care.
Excellent Equipment
* Ultrasound
* Laparoscopic spay
* Video endoscopy
40 HOURS OVER 4 DAYS. Saturday 1:4 Saturday morning only 8:30-1pm
We actively encourage career progression and provide genuine opportunities to develop your skills and interests.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from our work‑life balance, wellbeing, development, professional memberships, and colleague benefits programmes.
Work‑life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
* 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
* £1,250 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 Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* All Vets receive £1,250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
* 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: you can 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
Diversity and Inclusion
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, and would be keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates with disabilities and long‑term health conditions and would discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Location: West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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