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Veterinary Surgeon

J900511 Ripon Yorkshire & Humberside £40K - £60K / Year

Weekend Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Location: Ripon
Salary: £40,000-£60,000 DOE
Weekend Position | Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, supportive and well-established independent veterinary practice in Ripon, working primarily across a flexible weekend rota.

This is an ideal opportunity for a vet looking for greater flexibility, whether you are seeking occasional weekend work alongside another role, regular Saturdays or Sundays, or a more frequent weekend commitment.

The practice has a strong reputation for high-quality veterinary care, a supportive team culture and a genuine commitment to professional development. You will be joining an experienced team where collaboration, patient welfare and clinical standards are highly valued.

The Role

• Permanent Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon position.
• Weekend-focused role with flexible working options.
• Opportunities to work one weekend per month, regular Saturdays or Sundays, or more frequently.
• Varied first-opinion small animal caseload.
• Opportunity to develop clinically within a supportive environment.
• Excellent support from experienced veterinary, nursing and support teams.
• Access to advanced diagnostic and referral capabilities.
• Strong emphasis on patient welfare and high standards of clinical care.
• Ideal for a vet seeking an improved work-life balance.
• Some post-graduate experience is preferred, although motivated candidates looking to develop will be considered.

Working Pattern

• Weekend-focused position.
• Flexible weekend commitment depending on your availability.
• Options to work occasional or regular weekends.
• Working patterns can be discussed to suit the successful candidate.
• Permanent position.

The Team

• Friendly and supportive veterinary team.
• Experienced Veterinary Surgeons and Registered Veterinary Nurses.
• Collaborative and approachable working environment.
• Experienced clinicians with a range of clinical interests.
• Strong emphasis on teamwork and shared learning.
• Supportive culture where colleagues are encouraged to develop professionally.
• Social and inclusive team environment.

Practice Facilities

• RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital environment.
• Modern facilities supporting a broad small animal caseload.
• 24/7 emergency care provision.
• Modern diagnostic facilities.
• Advanced surgical capabilities.
• Ultrasound.
• Cardiology services.
• Ophthalmology.
• Orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery.
• Laparoscopy.
• Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation.
• Zero Pain accreditation.
• Access to experienced clinicians and advanced practitioners.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualified Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon.
• MRCVS or eligible to register with the RCVS.
• Some post-graduate clinical experience preferred.
• Confident managing a varied small animal caseload.
• Passionate about delivering high standards of patient care.
• Strong communication and client-care skills.
• Motivated to continue developing clinically.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Reliable and flexible approach to weekend working.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Package and Benefits

• Salary of £40,000 - £60,000 DOE.
• Flexible weekend working arrangements.
• 31 days' annual leave including bank holidays, pro rata.
• £2,000 annual CPD allowance, increasing to £2,500 for Advanced Practitioners, plus 5 days' CPD leave, pro rata.
• Professional fees paid for RCVS, VDS, BVA and one additional membership.
• Private medical insurance and medical cash plan.
• Pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contributions.
• Perkbox rewards, recognition and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wider wellbeing initiatives.
• Team pet discount scheme.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Supportive and social working environment.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Small Animal Vet looking for flexibility without compromising on clinical support or professional development.

Whether you are looking to supplement another role, return to veterinary practice, reduce your weekday commitments or simply prefer weekend working, the practice is open to discussing a range of working patterns.

You will be joining an independent veterinary environment where patient care, teamwork and professional development are genuinely valued. The role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues, access excellent facilities and enjoy a supportive team culture.

Based in Ripon, the position offers an attractive combination of countryside living, a welcoming community and excellent access to the wider North Yorkshire region.

For further information or a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch with the recruitment team.

How to Apply?

To apply please click on the link below or call the team on 01423 813453 or email us at [email protected]