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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - West Yorkshire
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Salary up to £70,000 DOE | £5,000 Welcome Bonus | £5,000 Relocation Allowance
Looking for a veterinary role that genuinely puts work–life balance first? At Shipley & Idle Vets, we’re offering flexibility, clinical freedom, and a supportive team environment where you can really enjoy being a vet. We’re recruiting a Veterinary Surgeon on a permanent basis and are open to full-time, part-time, consult-only, or tailored rotas.
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
Why Shipley & Idle Vets?
Flexible working that works for you
We believe great care starts with happy, rested vets. That’s why we offer:
- 15-minute consultations
- Protected admin time and proper breaks
- Time for case follow-up and continuity
- Caseloads tailored to your clinical interests
A typical full-time rota is 40 hours over 4 weekdays (08:30–19:00) with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (09:00–13:00, consults only), though we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements.
Clinical excellence and development
You will join a friendly, experienced team of Veterinary Surgeons, RVNs, SVNs, VCAs, and Receptionists who genuinely support one another. Our vets consistently highlight the outstanding nurse and client care support they receive.
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- Dedicated Mental Health First Aider on shift
- Full certificate support available
- Encouragement to develop your clinical interests
Our practice
We provide high-quality first opinion care, seeing a mix of routine, preventative, and complex medical and surgical cases, all worked up to a high clinical standard.
You will be working in a well-equipped, modern practice with access to:
- Brand-new state-of-the-art ultrasound suitable for abdominal and cardiac studies
- Digital X-ray
- Flexible and rigid endoscopy
- And much more
We are also proud to support a local hedgehog charity.
Location
Our main practice is located in a charming market town, less than a mile from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saltaire. The area offers independent shops, cafés, restaurants, green spaces, and the renowned Salt Mills gallery. Excellent transport links also provide easy access to Leeds city centre.
What our team says
"I joined Shipley as a new graduate and progressed to Clinical Director. I enjoy a wide variety of medical and surgical cases with excellent case continuity. The nursing team is extremely supportive, and we work collaboratively throughout the practice. Shipley Vets have supported me throughout my career, and that same support is extended to the whole team."
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What We Offer Our Team
- 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy
- BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
- Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
- Retail discounts and cashback offers
- Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives, and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity, and community to help you grow.
Salary
£35,000 - £70,000 a year
Salary up to £70,000 DOE
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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