Veterinary Surgeon, Birstall, West Yorkshire

Veterinary Surgeon – Hospital Practice – West Yorkshire

Part-time role | 30-minute consults | £55K–£65K FTE | Strong clinical support

We’re proud to be working with a large, highly regarded veterinary hospital that is looking to strengthen its veterinary team with an experienced GP Veterinary Surgeon. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive hospital environment known for its high clinical standards, exceptional facilities and supportive team culture.

The practice is seeking a confident vet who enjoys thorough case workups, longer consultations and working within a collaborative clinical team. With a large team of experienced vets, certificate holders and highly qualified nurses, this role offers excellent clinical support and genuine opportunities to develop special interests.

The Role

2 weekdays per week plus 1 in 4 weekends

Weekday consulting shifts:

Wednesday: 9:00 – 18:00
Thursday: 9:00 – 20:00

Weekend rota:

1 in 4 weekends with shifts such as:

07:30 – 18:00
09:30 – 20:00
10:00 – 20:30

The weekday role is primarily consulting focused, with:

• 30-minute sick pet consultations as standard
• 15-minute vaccine appointments
• Structured consulting blocks with time for discussion and breaks

Weekend shifts include ECC work, emergency consults and surgical procedures where required, with the hospital receiving referrals from numerous surrounding practices.

There is very limited sole charge, with multiple vets working per shift alongside a full nursing and management team.

The Practice

This is a large, purpose-built veterinary hospital including 15 veterinary surgeons and over 20 nurses. The practice combines first opinion and hospital-level care and is recognised within its wider group as a centre for clinical excellence and innovation.

The leadership team is deeply invested in mentorship, learning and staff wellbeing, creating a collaborative and supportive environment where vets are encouraged to develop their interests.

Facilities include:

• 7 consultation rooms including a feline consult and end-of-life suite
• 4 operating theatres including a high-end dental suite
• Digital radiography
• Advanced ultrasound with Doppler
• Visiting CT scanner
• Flexible gastroscope and bronchoscope
• Video otoscopy and rigid endoscopy
• Laparoscopy equipment
• Dental radiography suite
• Full in-house laboratory and transfusion medicine
• Multiparameter monitoring including ECG, capnography and blood pressure

Clinical Interests

The practice is particularly interested in candidates with interests in:

• Ophthalmology
• Dermatology
• Feline medicine

There is scope to develop referral-style clinics in these areas due to strong referral potential from surrounding practices.

What They’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

• A confident GP vet
• Comfortable with consulting and inpatient care
• UK experienced and clinically self-sufficient
• Strong communicator with excellent client-facing skills
• Collaborative and enthusiastic about clinical discussion

This is a practice that strongly values evidence-based medicine, case continuity and clinical collaboration.

Progression & Development

• Certificate study supported
• Extensive mentorship from multi-certificate holder team
• Strong in-house CPD culture
• Opportunities to develop special interests and run clinics

The practice also operates as a teaching and learning centre, supporting students and graduate vets, creating an environment rich in discussion and development.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Hospital-level facilities and equipment
• Large and supportive clinical team
• 30-minute consultations allowing proper case workups
• Minimal sole charge
• Opportunity to develop specialist clinics
• Strong mentoring culture
• Excellent nursing support
• Forward-thinking leadership team

Next Steps

For further details on this exceptional role, please click the Apply Now button. If you can specify the best time to talk, please do; we will get in touch when it suits you best. You will then be contacted by one of our specialist consultants, who will provide you with further details about the role.

If you would like to talk ahead of sending us your CV, please give us a call on 0113 5129626.

Please note, any contact is in the strictest confidence and we will not send your details to any practice without your expressed consent to do so.

Is this role almost right for you, but not quite ticking all the boxes? If so, we have many other roles available and also offer a Bespoke Job Search Service where we work proactively to find you your perfect job.

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