Pets at Home Limited
Veterinary Surgeon
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Up to £80,000 + £5,000 Welcome Bonus | No OOH | Flexible Working | Standalone Practice
Looking for a veterinary role where you can deliver high-quality clinical care, feel genuinely valued and still have time to enjoy life outside of work?
At Wakefield Vets for Pets, Horbury Road, you’ll join a friendly, supportive team in a well-equipped standalone practice, with the flexibility to find a working pattern that suits you.
Why Wakefield, Horbury Road?
Wakefield is brilliantly positioned for enjoying both city life and the great outdoors.
- Just 20 minutes from Leeds
- Easy access to the Yorkshire Dales and the coast
- Around 2 hours from London and 3.5 hours from Edinburgh
- Convenient access to the M1 and M62
Whether you enjoy vibrant city life, countryside escapes, or traveling further afield, Wakefield makes a fantastic base. Just as importantly, we want to make sure you have the work-life balance to enjoy it.
The Practice
Our purpose-built, standalone practice provides an excellent environment in which to deliver a high standard of clinical care.
You’ll have access to a great range of equipment, including:
- Corneal diamond burr
- High-spec ultrasound
- Orthopaedic surgical equipment
- Laparoscopic (endosurgery) equipment
- Laser equipment
Whether you already have particular clinical interests or are looking to develop your skills further, you’ll have the equipment and support around you to help you progress.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who:
- Is confident managing routine medical and surgical cases
- Is comfortable with occasional sole charge
- Enjoys being part of a friendly and supportive team
- Values flexibility while maintaining high clinical standards
- Is passionate about providing excellent care to patients and clients
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Work-Life Balance That Works for You
We know there’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to work-life balance, which is why flexibility is an important part of what we offer.
- Full or part-time hours considered
- No out-of-hours
- No late nights
- Fair rota for shared Saturday mornings
- Open conversations around the working pattern that works best for you
We’re happy to discuss your individual circumstances and explore how we can create a working pattern that works for both you and the practice.
What’s in It for You?
- Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience
- £5,000 welcome bonus
- 28 days' holiday, including bank holidays
- Funded CPD with dedicated time off
- Support towards certificates
- Contributory pension
- Paid professional memberships, including RCVS, VDS, and BVA
- 20% discount at Pets at Home & The Vet Group
- Access to additional company benefits and perks
Why Join Us?
You’ll have the reassurance and resources that come with being part of the UK’s leading small animal veterinary group, while enjoying the close-knit feel of a local practice.
At Wakefield Horbury Road, you can expect:
- Clinical autonomy and the freedom to use your experience
- A supportive team around you when you need it
- Genuine flexibility to help you enjoy life outside of work
- A competitive salary that recognises your experience
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If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and are looking for a role that offers both professional fulfillment and a sustainable work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.
Your next chapter at Wakefield Horbury Road could start here.
If you'd like any further information about the vacancy, the practice, or Vets for Pets, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at COVet@vets4pets.com for an informal and confidential conversation.
Location: WF2 8UB
Interested in Practice Ownership?
We’re also keen to speak with vets, RVNs, and experienced practice managers who are ready to take the next step into ownership.
Our partnership model offers:
- Immediate brand recognition
- Access to over 8 million Pets Club customers
- A salary from day one
You’ll join a thriving network of over 600 practice owners, with expert support to help you succeed both professionally and personally.
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect, and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviors, we want to hear from you!
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