Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Up to £65,000

Location: North Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE
Hours: Full-time, 4-day week
Job Type: Permanent

Looking for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon role offering clinical freedom, a varied caseload and a genuine focus on work-life balance? This could be the ideal next step for you.

An established veterinary practice in North Yorkshire is looking for a confident Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join its friendly and experienced team. With a supportive working environment, opportunities to develop your clinical interests and no out-of-hours commitments, this is an excellent opportunity for a vet looking to progress their career without compromising on lifestyle.

The Role

You’ll enjoy a varied caseload of medical and surgical cases, with the opportunity to make the most of your clinical skills while continuing to develop your interests.

Working alongside experienced veterinary colleagues and registered veterinary nurses, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values high standards of patient care, knowledge-sharing and professional development.

Working pattern:

• Full-time, 39 hours per week across four days.

• Part-time and flexible working applications welcomed.

• No out-of-hours work.

• No bank holiday working.

• One in four Saturday mornings, 8:30am–2:00pm.

Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience, with scope for higher salaries for candidates bringing exceptional experience, advanced qualifications or specialist expertise.

About You

We’re keen to hear from Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons who are confident managing a varied medical and surgical caseload and enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive team.

You’ll ideally have:

• RCVS registration.

• Experience in small animal general practice.

• Confidence with routine medical and surgical cases.

• A commitment to high standards of clinical care and client communication.

• An interest in continued professional development and expanding your clinical skills.

Vets with additional qualifications or particular clinical interests are encouraged to apply.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to join an established team where clinical development, collaboration and employee wellbeing are valued.

You’ll benefit from:

• A supportive team of experienced veterinary professionals, including certificate holders.

• Clinical freedom to develop your interests and skills.

• In-house CPD, practical training and support with further qualifications.

• Modern facilities and investment in clinical equipment.

• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.

• A friendly working environment with regular opportunities to socialise with colleagues.

• A strong emphasis on work-life balance, with no out-of-hours or bank holiday commitments.

Facilities and equipment include:

• Dental radiography.

• In-house echocardiography.

• Laparoscopic equipment.

• Orthopaedic surgery facilities.

Benefits Package

You’ll also have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• 6.6 weeks of paid holiday, including bank holidays.

• Annual CPD allowance of £1,750, with additional training support.

• RCVS membership fees paid, plus support for two additional professional memberships.

• Veterinary Defence Society (VDS) cover.

• Health and wellbeing benefits.

• Enhanced family leave policies.

• Company sick pay.

• Discounted veterinary treatment.

• Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts.

• Cycle to Work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes, subject to eligibility.

• Annual pay reviews and career development opportunities.

• Relocation support where applicable.

Location & Details

Based in North Yorkshire, this role offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy the countryside, explore charming market towns and make the most of the nearby coastline and North York Moors.

With plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling and other outdoor activities, it’s an attractive location for anyone looking to combine a rewarding veterinary career with an excellent quality of life.

Interested in finding out more?

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, get in touch.

Angel Mason
Recruitment Consultant
angel.mason@gvcvets.com