Lead Veterinary Surgeon – West Yorkshire – Up to £70,000 DOE
This practice are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly and supportive team at their long-established practice in Pudsey, just outside of Leeds. If you are passionate about providing exceptional veterinary care and looking for a new challenge in a leadership role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
They pride themselves on delivering high-quality care for patients, with an interesting and varied caseload and a loyal client base, with have a high percentage of insured patients, enabling you to work up cases thoroughly and treat your patients effectively. The team is known for its excellent client relationships, and expect the same from the new Lead Vet, who should have excellent communication skills and experience working in the UK.
You will also have the chance to mentor junior Veterinary Surgeons, helping to guide their development. A solid understanding of practice finances and a desire to help grow the practice is essential. For the right candidate, there is also an exciting partnership opportunity.
About the Role: The ideal candidate will be confident in all routine surgeries, with experience in advanced soft tissue and orthopaedics (including cruciate surgery) as they handle the majority of these procedures in-house. Holding a surgical certificate would be ideal, but they are open to considering other certifications. This is a full-time role (40 hours per week) with a 1 in 3 Saturday rota (9am-4pm) and no out-of-hours or bank holidays, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE, with potential for increases as you take on more senior responsibilities
• Work-Life Balance: 40 hours per week with 1 in 3 Saturdays and no OOH or bank holidays
• Holidays: 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days after 2 years of service, plus a day off for your birthday
• CPD: Minimum £1500 allowance and 5 paid days off for CPD, with certificate support available
• Career Development: Partnership opportunities and in-house development
• Benefits: Contributory pension scheme (6.5% employer, 2% employee), paid membership fees (RCVS, VDS, BVA), sponsorship support
They are a progressive, inclusive practice with a supportive and non-judgmental environment. If you have the drive, ambition, and new ideas to help them grow, they would love to hear from you. The practice offers a genuine opportunity for professional growth, and by sharing their passion for high standards, you’ll thrive in this leadership role.
Looking for information or interested in applying for the role of a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon Contact Louise@brightleaf.co.uk or call 01422 433900 for further details.
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Bright Leaf Recruitment is a specialised veterinary recruitment agency. Since 2010, we have been successfully placing exceptional Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses in rewarding roles across the United Kingdom, Dubai, and Australia. Our team of expert recruiters, with over two decades of experience in the veterinary recruitment industry, is dedicated to finding the right match for your career aspirations. Contact us today to take the next step towards an outstanding career as a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
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Lead veterinary surgeon vacancy, Leeds suburb, West Yorkshire
Location | Pudsey |
Discipline: | Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon |
Contact name: | Louise Evans |
Contact email: | louise@brightleaf.co.uk |
Job ref: | 8063 |
Published: | about 1 month ago |
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