Small Animal Vet – Full-time – 1:4 Weekends
Our client is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join their modern and progressive veterinary hospital in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This permanent position is ideal for experienced professionals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic environment.
**Who they are looking for: **
- Primarily looking for a consult-only vet
- Happy to offer to vet experienced in ophthalmology (combine with ophthalmology clinics and procedure day). Looking to develop these services for clients as they have a large referral potential from their 19 practices that feed into the hospital OOH and existing referral services
- Experienced vets are happy to combine consulting with inpatient/hospital shifts. e.g., those with imaging experience and/or a passion for inpatient hospitalisation care
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Provide consult-only services with potential to engage in ophthalmology clinics and procedure days.
- Combine consulting duties with inpatient and hospital shifts, particularly for those with imaging experience or a passion for inpatient hospitalisation care.
- Participate in a 1 in 4 weekend rota, with no sole charge, focusing mainly on emergency and critical care.
- Engage in 30-minute sick pet consultations and provide inpatient care.
**Qualifications and Experience:**
- Due to the large caseload seen at the practice, you must have substantial experience in UK veterinary practices.
- Not suitable for new graduates or those requiring in-house training.
- A strong CV illustrating significant UK experience is required.
**Benefits:**
- Competitive salary reflective of skills and experience.
- £1,500 annual CPD allowance, with sponsorship for certification encouraged.
- Support from in-house Surgical, Medicine, and Dentistry Certificate holders.
- Part of a proactive CPD/Clinical development veterinary team.
**Equipment and Facilities:**
The practice is well-equipped with advanced technology, including:
- Procyte haematology and Catalyst Dx.
- Digital X-ray, advanced ultrasound with Doppler, and CT.
- Flexible video gastroscope, bronchoscope, and laparoscopy.
- Multiparameter monitors including ECG/Cap/Temp/Sp02/BP.
- Dental X-ray with CR7 Developer.
**More About the Practice:**
Established in 2012, the practice is a family-run, RCVS-accredited hospital and Emergency Service Clinic. It provides out-of-hours and referral support to 16 referring surgeries, alongside a thriving first opinion business. The facility is purpose-built to industry-leading standards, offering a case variety typical of a busy general practice.
**Job Reference No:** JN-072025-32625