Veterinary Surgeon - 24/7 Hospital, Leeds

Are you an experienced vet looking for a supportive, innovative, and high-standard hospital environment? We are seeking a confident, self-sufficient GP Veterinary Surgeon to join a dynamic team. This is a rare opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art hospital with a strong ethos of mentorship, clinical excellence, and genuine work-life balance.
Salary – up to £65,000
The exact salary within this banding will be awarded commensurate on experience.
Location
Near Leeds, West Yorkshire
- Established: 15 years, with a reputation for clinical excellence and innovation
- Facilities: 7 consult rooms (including cat-only and end-of-life suites), 4 theatres (state-of-the-art dental suite, advanced imaging, laparoscopy, endoscopy, visiting CT)
- Culture: Open, supportive, non-hierarchical, and values-driven. They prioritise staff well-being, learning, and progression.
- Clients: Diverse, loyal, and engaged; they are a centre for charity work and work closely with local animal welfare organisations.
- Location: Outskirts, easy access from main roads, ample on-site parking.
Your Role
- Hours: 4 days per week (35 hours), fixed rota, 1 weekday off, no sole charge
- Consults: 30 minutes standard (15 min for vaccines).
- Weekends: 1:4 calculated into 4-day week, no additional time off in lieu
- OOH: In-house, providing out-of-hours and referral for other practices in the region
- Caseload: Exceptionally varied – from routine to advanced referral (liver shunts, orthopaedics, laparoscopy, ECC, dentistry, soft tissue)
- Support: Highly qualified nursing team, multi-certificate holders, accredited coaches, mental health officers
The Benefits
- Salary: Up to £65,000 (DOE)
- Certificates:
- Progression: Career development and partnership opportunities for the right candidate
- Mentorship: Extensive support from senior vets and management
- Facilities: Access to cutting-edge equipment and a learning-focused environment
- Culture: Open, supportive, and collaborative – your voice matters
Why Join Them?
- High clinical standards: 30-minute consults, robust workups, evidence-based medicine.
- Supportive team: Open communication, mentorship, and a strong focus on well-being.
- Learning & development: In-house education centre, regular clinical discussions, and support for further qualifications.
- Community impact: Active involvement in charity and animal welfare work, and a centre for veterinary learning in the region.
- Work-life balance: Flexible rota, no sole charge, and a genuinely supportive environment.
Next steps:
For further details on this exceptional role, please click the Apply Now button. If you can specify the best time to talk, please do; we will get in touch when it suits you best. You will then be contacted by one of our specialist consultants, who will provide you with further details about the role.
If you would like to talk ahead of sending us your CV, please give us a call on (phone number removed)
Please note, any contact is in the strictest confidence and we will not send your details to any practice without your expressed consent to do so.
Is this role almost right for you, but not quite ticking all the boxes? If so, we have many other roles available and also offer a Bespoke Job Search Service where we work proactively to find you your perfect job.
We have been named as the Recruitment Firm of the year at the HealthInvestor Awards, Winners of the Professional Service Provider of the Year at the General Practice Awards, Winners of the Recruitment Award at the LaingBuisson Awards and named on the Recruiter Hot100 list, so in dealing with us you’ll be in safe hands!
For every placement we make, Menlo Park plants two trees! We plant one on your behalf and the other on the surgery’s behalf. By planting two trees we offset 0.6 tonnes of CO2, the equivalent of driving 1,466 miles in a standard car. We want to contribute towards helping save the planet!
Josh Deacon
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