Part-Time Veterinary Surgeon – 24/7 Hospital – North UK

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a family-run 24/7 small animal hospital, offering a unique blend of first-opinion GP work and ECC caseload. This role is ideal for a vet with general practice experience and an interest in emergency care, surgery or inpatient management, seeking flexibility alongside clinical progression.

The Role

• Part-time position – 2 days per week

  • Wednesday: 9:00am – 6:00pm (consults)

  • Thursday: 9:00am – 8:00pm (consults)

• 1 in 4 weekends (ECC and emergency consults only)

  • Shift options: 7:30–18:00, 9:30–20:00 or 10:00–20:30

• No sole charge – always supported by a full clinical and management team

• 30-minute consults as standard for sick patients

• Involvement in a varied and complex caseload, including ECC and inpatient care

About the Practice

• RCVS-accredited 24-hour hospital and emergency service clinic

• Provides OOH and referral support to multiple local practices

• Family-run environment with a strong, supportive team culture

• Recently expanded facilities, significantly increasing clinical space and capability

• Access to advanced equipment including external CT imaging support

• In-house expertise including certificate holders in:

  • Surgery

  • Medicine

  • Dentistry

• Strong focus on clinical freedom, case continuity and gold-standard patient care

• Regular in-house CPD, clinical discussion groups and dedicated management support

About You

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a GP background

• Interest in ECC, surgery or inpatient care

• Confident managing cases with support from a collaborative team

• Keen to develop clinical interests (e.g. ophthalmology, dermatology, feline medicine)

• Positive, team-focused approach with a commitment to high standards

Why Apply?

• Flexible, part-time working pattern with a consistent rota

• Work within a busy hospital environment with excellent case continuity

• Strong support from experienced colleagues and certificate holders

• Opportunity to develop clinical interests and referral services

• Family-run culture with a genuine focus on team wellbeing and progression

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £36,000 pro rata (£60,000 FTE), dependent on experience

• CPD allowance with certificate sponsorship encouraged

• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, VDS, BSAVA)

• Contributory pension scheme

• Free on-site parking

• Staff discounts and rewards

📍 Location: Leeds
💼 Employment type: Part-time, Permanent
🕓 Hours: 2 days per week + 1 in 4 weekends

To apply or learn more, contact:
Angel Mason | Global Veterinary Careers | 01392 793 153 | angel.mason@gvcvets.com