Veterinary Surgeon - develop your skills in a supportive environment

Location Halifax
Discipline: Small Animal
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000
Contact name: Emma McGee

Contact email: emma@vettedrecruitment.co.uk
Job ref: 1804
Published: about 1 month ago

A fantastic role awaits a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join the esteemed team in Halifax, West Yorkshire. This position is perfect for a Veterinary Surgeon who thrives in a first opinion practice and values a collaborative environment where clinical excellence, professional growth, and work-life balance are paramount. Additionally, there is potential for those interested in developing leadership skills in the future.

The role offers a flexible rota of 40 hours per week, spread across 4 or 5 days, with no out-of-hours commitments. Part-time arrangements can also be discussed, ensuring the role fits seamlessly into your lifestyle.

The practice prides itself on putting colleagues first, providing the necessary support to deliver exceptional care. With access to market-leading learning resources, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you will have the tools to grow, whether you are early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. The organisation supports your ambitions, from advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways.

This is a well-established first opinion practice with a loyal client base, supported by a friendly, experienced, and collaborative team committed to high-quality patient care. Operating from a purpose-built facility, the practice boasts three dedicated consulting rooms and a fully equipped operating theatre, providing an excellent environment for both routine and complex clinical work. The role offers a varied medical and surgical caseload, allowing you to develop and utilise your skills across a broad range of cases. You will benefit from the support and guidance of experienced colleagues while enjoying the clinical freedom to make decisions in the best interests of your patients. The practice works closely with a nearby hospital that provides its own out-of-hours service, ensuring this position remains focused on first opinion veterinary care without routine out-of-hours commitments.

The ideal candidate will enjoy building strong client relationships, work well within a supportive team, and be keen to continue developing their clinical skills. An interest in mentoring colleagues or progressing into a leadership role is welcomed but not essential. You will be driven by a shared passion for providing the best possible care to animals, confident in your clinical skills, and committed to gaining further confidence in managing various case types. A natural mentor and team player, you will enjoy supporting and inspiring colleagues to help them thrive, providing ongoing support with opportunities for progression. Client care comes naturally to you, and you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.

Joining this team means investing in your growth and future. Benefits include:

- RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
- Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, multiple internal courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
- Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell)
- Pension Scheme
- Access to telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network, and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
- Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, and enhanced family leave policies
- Staff pet care discounts 

If you are a Veterinary Surgeon passionate about providing outstanding care and eager to grow within a supportive and dynamic team, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Apply now to take the next step in your veterinary career.

Contact Emma McGee emma@vettedrecruitment.co.uk or 07444223408 today.

You must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon and eligible to register with the RCVS to be considered for this role.

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