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Vet Surgeon - Tier 3 Hospital - Visa Sponsorship - Relocation

Global Veterinary Careers (GVC)
Leeds
4 months ago
Applications closed

Veterinary Surgeon (General Practice) | 4-Day Week | Tier 3 Hospital | Leeds Area | Up to £60K DOE

We’re working on behalf of a highly regarded Tier 3 hospital in West Yorkshire to recruit a dedicated GP Vet to join their team. If you’re looking for a varied caseload, clinical autonomy, and an excellent rota, this could be the role for you.

The Role

  • 4-day week with 1-in-4 weekends (plus day off following)
  • No OOH work
  • Consultations, diagnostics, treatment planning, and routine/non-routine surgeries
  • Ideal for a confident GP vet who enjoys both consulting and surgical caseloads

 

The Practice

This hospital-status site operates as a high-standard primary care and mid-tier referral facility, with five satellite branches. Located just outside Leeds, the practice is easily accessible and offers proximity to both the Peak District and historic York.

Facilities include:

  • Full imaging suite (digital X-ray, ultrasound, onsite CT, visiting MRI)
  • 4 theatres and a dedicated surgical team
  • Dental suite with dental radiography
  • Endoscopy (rigid/flexible), laparoscopy
  • Separate dog, cat, exotic, and ICU wards
  • On-site lab with haematology, biochemistry, coags, and EPOC
  • 7 consult rooms and separate waiting areas for dogs and cats

 

What We’re Looking For

  • Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a UK small animal practice
  • Confident in consultations and routine surgical procedures
  • Ability to manage cases independently while collaborating with a wider clinical team
  • Enthusiastic, team-oriented, and calm under pressure
  • Passion for delivering excellent client and patient care

 

Package & Benefits

  • Up to £60,000 salary DOE
  • 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
  • Relocation support available
  • RCVS and VDS fees covered
  • Funded external and internal CPD (certificates encouraged)
  • Life assurance & enhanced family leave
  • Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Access to a team of trained Mental Health First Aiders and employee wellbeing resources

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive, well-equipped hospital where you’ll have the support, facilities, and freedom to grow and thrive.

 

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