Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Independent Practice | North Yorkshire | No OOH
Salary up to £65,000 FTE | Flexible Rota | Leadership Opportunity
An independent mixed veterinary practice in North Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly and progressive team. Based in a busy market town between York and Thirsk, this role offers an excellent quality of life alongside a rewarding and varied clinical caseload. This well-established practice prides itself on traditional values, high-quality veterinary care, and long-term client relationships, while also embracing innovation, staff autonomy, and modern ways of working. Team wellbeing is genuinely prioritised, creating a positive, supportive, and politics‑free environment.
The Role – Small Animal Vet
* Part‑time position – 30 hours per week
* 3–4 days per week with flexibility on how hours are taken
* Working hours: 8:30am–6:00pm, Monday to Friday
o Friday working is essential and will occasionally involve sole charge
* No out‑of‑hours work (NO OOH) – covered by the mixed vet rota
* Occasional Saturday morning cover required
Salary & Benefits
* Excellent salary up to £65,000 FTE, dependent on experience
* Flexible CPD budget to support clinical interests and career progression
* 20‑minute consultations, regular breaks, and protected time for case work‑ups
* Varied small animal caseload, with many cases worked up in‑house
* Modern facilities and equipment, including:
o Mindray cart‑based ultrasound for abdominal and cardiac scanning
* A genuinely supportive and collaborative team culture
About the Team
The successful candidate will join a dedicated small animal department consisting of three permanent small‑animal‑only vets, working alongside the wider mixed team. Clinical support includes:
* An RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Medicine
* A vet holding a PGCert in Small Animal Dentistry
This provides an excellent environment for collaboration, learning, and professional growth.
About You – Ideal Candidate
* Experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with 4+ years’ UK experience
* Confident in routine surgeries and common emergency procedures
* Strong consulting and communication skills
* Comfortable providing leadership and helping to run a small team
* Enjoys mentoring and supporting less experienced colleagues
* A positive, flexible team player with a strong work ethic
Why Apply?
* Independent practice with clinical freedom
* No OOH and a healthy work–life balance
* Leadership opportunity without corporate pressures
* Supportive, stable team with long‑term staff retention
* Picturesque North Yorkshire location with excellent transport links
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today to find out more about this rare opportunity within a truly supportive independent practice.
For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email l.thorpe@purovets.com
To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/
And don’t forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250 for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.
Ref no: JOB‑56646
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