Job Description

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE
Location: Huddersfield
Job Type: Full-Time | Part-Time | Flexible Working Available
Contract: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established and progressive veterinary practice in West Yorkshire. This role offers the chance to work within a highly supportive, multi-disciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional patient and client care.

The practice places a strong focus on colleague wellbeing, career development, and clinical excellence, ensuring veterinary professionals have access to the tools, resources, and support needed to thrive at every stage of their career.

The Role

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will work a flexible rota of approximately 40 hours per week, with part-time applications also welcomed. The role offers exposure to a varied caseload alongside opportunities to develop clinical interests, leadership skills, and specialist knowledge.

Working within an empowering and collaborative clinical environment, the Veterinary Surgeon will be encouraged to contribute ideas, share best practice, and take ownership of cases with clinical autonomy.

About the Practice

This modern and spacious veterinary practice features:

• Five consulting rooms
• Two operating theatres
• Dedicated dental suite with dental X-ray
• Digital X-ray facilities
• Ultrasound equipment

The team includes experienced vets, nurses, and certificate holders who foster a genuinely supportive and welcoming culture. Continuous professional development is strongly encouraged, with funded CPD readily available and regular opportunities for case discussion and mentoring.

The practice benefits from a loyal client base and works closely with a nearby RCVS Tier 3 Hospital providing a bespoke 24-hour out-of-hours service, ensuring continuity of care for patients. Additional branch practices in the surrounding area are also fully equipped with digital imaging and ultrasound facilities.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Small Animal Vet Surgeon who is passionate about providing outstanding veterinary care and building long-term client relationships.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
• Confidence managing a varied caseload independently
• A commitment to high clinical standards and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• A collaborative and supportive approach to teamwork
• Interest in career progression, leadership, or further qualifications

This position would suit a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a long-term opportunity within a forward-thinking and supportive practice environment.

Work-Life Balance & Team Culture

The practice values flexibility and work-life balance, offering adaptable rota planning to suit individual needs wherever possible.

Outside of work, the team enjoys regular social activities including countryside walks, charity events, and evenings out in nearby Leeds and Manchester, creating a friendly and inclusive working environment.

Veterinary Surgeon Benefits

The successful candidate will receive an excellent benefits package including:

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• RCVS and VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance
• Access to over 450 CPD courses and BSAVA library
• Fully funded postgraduate qualifications including CertAVP and PgCert
• Up to 33 days holiday with buy/sell options
• Company pension scheme
• Access to specialist telemedicine and clinical support networks
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Health cash plan
• Staff pet care discounts including 50% off services, food, and medications

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a progressive veterinary practice offering career development, clinical support, and genuine flexibility in a friendly West Yorkshire location.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email l.thorpe@purovets.com

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And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-58238