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Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

J495008 West Yorkshire Yorkshire & Humberside £35.00 / Hour

Veterinary Surgeon Advanced, Multi-Disciplinary Practice | Full Time | Certificate Support | 4-Day Week | No Sole Charge OOH

Are you a vet with a passion for complex cases and gold-standard care?
Do you want to be part of a clinically progressive, supportive, and well-equipped practice where you can truly grow?

Join our thriving, 70-strong team (15 vets) at a forward-thinking, certificate-led practice offering a diverse caseload, outstanding facilities, and a collaborative clinical culture.

The Role

We're looking for a Full-Time Veterinary Surgeon to join our busy, small animal hospital team. This role offers a varied caseload of ECC, surgery, medicine, and inpatient care with no sole charge and a strong clinical support structure.
What your week will look like:

• 4-day working week (MonFri) with a mix of surgery, consulting, and inpatient shifts
• 1 in 4 weekends (10hrs Sat & Sun, mainly ECC, sick pet consults & inpatient care no sole charge)
• Protected time and resources for clinical development

Why This Role Stands Out

• Certificate holders in Surgery, Medicine, and Dentistry in-house
• £1,500 CPD allowance per annum
• Certificate sponsorship encouraged and supported
• Part of an in-house CPD & clinical development team
• Open to vets with an interest in ophthalmology opportunity to combine general practice with dedicated ophthalmology clinic and procedure days

Advanced Clinical Tools & Caseload

As an advanced general practice, we manage a wide range of medical and surgical cases, including:

• Regular: Caesareans, pyometras, laparotomies, enterotomies, enterectomies
• Complex medicine: Addison's, DKA, severe pancreatitis
• ECC procedures:
• Oesophageal tubes, Seldinger chest drains, abdominal peritoneal drains
• Pigtail urinary catheters, TFAST/AFAST
• Transfusion medicine, urinary catheterisation
• Negative pressure wound therapy

Equipment includes:

• Diagnostic: Procyte, Catalyst Dx, Coag analysers (APTT/PT), EPOC, full IDEXX range
• Imaging: Digital X-ray, Advanced Ultrasound with Doppler, CT, Flexible & Rigid Endoscopy, Dental X-ray with CR7
• Monitoring & Surgical: Multiparameter monitors (ECG, SpO2, BP, Capnography), Doppler BP, Gen11 vessel sealing, Valleylab mono/bipolar, Ligaclips, E20 sterilisation
• Scopes: Video otoscope, bronchoscope, gastroscope

About You

• Minimum 2 years' experience in small animal practice
• Confident with a broad caseload
• Team-focused, clinically curious, and motivated by high-quality care

The Package

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• 4-day working week
• 1 in 4 weekends (no sole charge)
• £1,500 CPD allowance + Cert support
• 5+ weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Full access to in-house CPD programme
• Supportive, friendly, and collaborative team culture

Location

Situated in a well-connected area with easy access to both countryside and city amenities, our practice is ideal for vets who want a varied and rewarding caseload in a supportive, highly skilled environment.