Veterinary Surgeon (full or part time)

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Location: Beverley, East Yorkshire

Salary: £45,000-£65,000 FTE, depending on experience

Full-Time or Part-Time | Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, independently owned veterinary practice in East Yorkshire. This position would suit a confident vet with experience in first-opinion practice, including the ability to carry out routine soft tissue surgery and undertake some sole-charge work. You’ll be joining a growing team that places great importance on compassionate patient care, strong client relationships and clinical freedom. With a focus on retaining the values of a traditional local veterinary practice while continuing to invest in modern facilities, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of an evolving team where your ideas and contributions are genuinely valued.

The Role

• Full-time or part-time permanent position.
• Varied first-opinion small animal caseload.
• First-opinion soft tissue surgical competence is essential.
• Some sole-charge responsibilities.
• Full-time vets work four weekdays per week, plus a share of Saturday mornings, typically three in five.
• Flexible working patterns may be considered.
• Out-of-hours provision is arranged through either a dedicated emergency provider or a local first-opinion hospital, depending on client preference.

The Team and Practice Environment

You’ll be joining a well-established team of veterinary surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants, working across two practice locations in Beverley and nearby Hornsea.

The practice is independently owned and led by experienced veterinary surgeons, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and involving colleagues in decisions about the future of the business.

Its approach centres on:

• Warm, friendly and compassionate patient and client care.
• Building long-standing relationships with clients and the local community.
• Clear and open communication.
• Fair and transparent pricing.
• Contextualised care tailored to individual patients and clients.
• Clinical freedom and involvement in practice development.

The practice is continuing to grow and modernise its facilities while retaining the personal service and values of an independent local veterinary clinic.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with current RCVS registration, or eligibility to register.
• Experience in small animal first-opinion practice.
• Competent in first-opinion soft tissue surgery.
• Comfortable undertaking some sole-charge work.
• Strong communication and client care skills.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for contributing to an independent practice.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and clinical decision-making.

Package and Benefits

• Salary of £45,000-£65,000 FTE, depending on experience.
• CPD allowance.
• Five weeks' annual leave.
• Additional time off during the festive period.
• Further annual leave entitlement for long service.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Staff discounts, including 30-50%% off selected services.
• Employee mentoring programme.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Free on-site parking.
• Relocation assistance.
• Temporary accommodation may be available for relocating candidates, with potential longer-term options.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a genuinely independent veterinary practice where teamwork, clinical freedom and high-quality patient care are central to its approach.

You’ll have the opportunity to influence how the practice develops, work alongside an experienced and supportive team, and enjoy a varied clinical role with flexible working options.

Interested in finding out more?

Applications are welcomed from experienced Veterinary Surgeons interested in becoming part of a growing independent practice.

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