Veterinary Surgeon

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon Job – North Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: £38,000 – £60,000 DOE | No OOH | Excellent Work–Life Balance

A well‑established, family‑owned small animal practice in North Leeds is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon (GP Vet) to join its friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced vet or confident new graduate, with strong clinical support and career development available.

Located on the northern edge of Leeds, the practice offers the best of both worlds – close to city amenities while being within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale, ideal for vets seeking a great lifestyle alongside a rewarding career.

• Independent, RCVS‑accredited small animal practice
• Established in 1983, with a second branch opened in 1991
• Main practice expanded and refurbished in 1999
• 5.5‑vet team, nurse training practice
• Loyal client base and close‑knit, supportive team culture

• Full hospitalisation and surgical facilities
• Digital radiography
• Flexible and rigid endoscopy
• Doppler ultrasonography
• Excellent surgical kit

Many cases are referred in‑house, including:

• Dermatology
• Internal medicine
• Cardiology
• Advanced surgery (TTA, MPL, BOAS)

This provides continuity of care for clients and an excellent learning and progression environment for vets.

• GP small animal role
• Mix of consults and surgery at the main branch
• Consult‑only sessions at a nearby branch
• Some sole charge on evenings and Saturdays (not immediately for new graduates)

Experience is preferred, but the right person is more important.

• 4.5‑day working week
• 1 in 5 Saturdays (9am–3pm, consults only)
• Extra half day off the following Friday
• No out‑of‑hours

The practice places a strong emphasis on vet wellbeing and work–life balance.

• Excellent salary: £38,000 – £60,000 DOE
• Monthly bonus scheme
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• CPD fully funded and encouraged
• GDP adviser in place for new graduate mentoring
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Simply Health insurance and pension
• Staff pets treated at cost price

Based in North Leeds, West Yorkshire, close to:

• Leeds city centre
• Yorkshire Dales
• Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

An ideal location for vets looking for city access with countryside living.

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