Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Independent Practice | North Yorkshire | No OOH
Salary up to £65,000 FTE | Flexible Rota | Leadership Opportunity

An independent mixed veterinary practice in North Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly and progressive team. Based in a busy market town between York and Thirsk, this role offers an excellent quality of life alongside a rewarding and varied clinical caseload. This well-established practice prides itself on traditional values, high-quality veterinary care, and long-term client relationships, while also embracing innovation, staff autonomy, and modern ways of working.

Team wellbeing is genuinely prioritised, creating a positive, supportive, and politics‑free environment.

• Part‑time position – 30 hours per week
• 3–4 days per week with flexibility on how hours are taken
• Working hours:
  
  8:30am–6:00pm, Monday to Friday
  • Friday working is essential and will occasionally involve sole charge
• No out‑of‑hours work (NO OOH) – covered by the mixed vet rota
• Occasional Saturday morning cover required

• Excellent salary up to £65,000 FTE, dependent on experience
• Flexible CPD budget to support clinical interests and career progression
• 20‑minute consultations, regular breaks, and protected time for case work‑ups
• Varied small animal caseload, with many cases worked up in‑house
• Modern facilities and equipment, including:
  • Mindray cart‑based ultrasound for abdominal and cardiac scanning
• A genuinely supportive and collaborative team culture

The successful candidate will join a dedicated small animal department consisting of three permanent small‑animal‑only vets, working alongside the wider mixed team. Clinical support includes:

• An RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Medicine
• A vet holding a PGCert in Small Animal Dentistry

This provides an excellent environment for collaboration, learning, and professional growth.

• Experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with 4+ years’ UK experience
• Confident in routine surgeries and common emergency procedures
• Strong consulting and communication skills
• Comfortable providing leadership and helping to run a small team
• Enjoys mentoring and supporting less experienced colleagues
• A positive, flexible team player with a strong work ethic

• Independent practice with clinical freedom
• No OOH and a healthy work–life balance
• Leadership opportunity without corporate pressures
• Supportive, stable team with long‑term staff retention
• Picturesque North Yorkshire location with excellent transport links

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today to find out more about this rare opportunity within a truly supportive independent practice.

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