Join A 15 Vet Hospital Team | Medicine Bias Or Ophthalmology Interest Desired | West Yorkshire

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Salary
£40,000-£80,000

Company
Global Veterinary Careers (GVC)

Contact
[email protected]

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West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Full-Time Veterinary Surgeon – West Yorkshire

GVC are working with a well-established, 24/7 veterinary hospital in the West Yorkshire area that is seeking an experienced and motivated Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated and progressive team.

Salary: Dependent on experience
Working pattern: 4 weekdays (Mon–Fri) + 1 in 4 weekends (no sole charge)

The Role

This position offers an excellent balance of consulting, surgical, and inpatient responsibilities. The successful candidate will work alongside a supportive team of 70 colleagues, including 15 experienced vets, certificate holders in Surgery, Medicine, and Dentistry, and a proactive in-house CPD and clinical development team.

Weekend shifts (1 in 4) are 10 hours on both Saturday and Sunday, primarily focused on emergency and critical care (ECC), 30-minute sick pet consults, and inpatient management.

Professional Development

• £1,500 annual CPD allowance
• Certificate sponsorship actively encouraged
• Opportunities to collaborate with an advanced, multi-disciplinary team
• Internal clinical development programmes available

What They’re Looking For

The hospital is seeking an experienced all-round veterinary surgeon who enjoys a varied role combining consultations, surgery, and inpatient care.

Particular interest will be given to:

• Vets with a background or interest in ophthalmology, to help expand existing ophthalmology services, with strong referral potential from a network of 19 feeder practices.
• Vets with a passion for inpatient care, imaging, or hospital-based medicine who would enjoy combining consulting with hospital work.
• This position is not suited to new graduates or those requiring significant in-house training, as the role demands a solid background in UK practice and the ability to manage a diverse caseload confidently.

Advanced Procedures Regularly Performed

• The hospital provides high-standard primary care and referral-level treatment, frequently carrying out:
• Oesophageal and peritoneal drain placements
• Seldinger chest drains
• Pig tail urinary catheters
• TFAST/AFAST diagnostics
• Endoscopy and bronchoscopy
• Negative pressure wound therapy
• Urinary catheterisation
• Caseloads often include caesareans, pyometras, exploratory laparotomies, enterotomies, and enterectomies. The medicine caseload includes complex cases such as Addison’s disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, and severe pancreatitis.

Equipment and Facilities

• The hospital is equipped with a wide range of advanced diagnostics and surgical tools, including:
• Procyte haematology, Catalyst Dx, EPOC, Coags (APTT/PT)
• Transfusion medicine facilities
• Digital X-ray and advanced Doppler ultrasound
• CT scanner
• Flexible video endoscopes, bronchoscope, video otoscope, and rigid scope
• Laparoscopy suite
• Dental X-ray with CR7 developer
• Multiparameter monitoring (ECG, capnography, BP, SpO₂, temperature)
• Vessel sealing systems (Gen11, Valleylab), ligaclips, and E20 sterilisation

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a forward-thinking, well-equipped hospital environment with strong clinical support, excellent facilities, and a genuine focus on professional growth.

For further information contact | [email protected] 

Tel: 01392 793069
Address: West Yorkshire, United Kingdom