Veterinary surgeon vacancy, Wakefield area

Location Wakefield
Discipline: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Contact name: Louise Evans

Contact email: louise@brightleaf.co.uk
Job ref: 8676
Published: about 9 hours ago
My client in the Wakefield area is a friendly and well-established small animal practice with a loyal client base and strong clinical links to a local 24-hour hospital, located just 20 minutes away. The practice benefits from a collaborative and supportive culture, where a close-knit team works together to deliver consistently high standards of patient and client care.
The role offers the opportunity to work in a varied and rewarding environment, with strong support for ongoing clinical development. They are open to considering a consult-focused Veterinary Surgeon with a particular interest in medicine and minimal desire to undertake surgery, recognising that every vet brings individual strengths and that the position can be tailored to suit specific clinical interests.
The practice is well equipped with three consultation rooms, a dedicated surgical theatre, X-ray and dental suites, and modern diagnostic facilities including digital X-ray, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory with up-to-date analysers. Additional external laboratory services and clinical support are readily available when required.
This position is offered as a full-time role of 40 hours across four days per week, with participation in a 1 in 6 weekend rota at the Hospital. There is flexibility to discuss part-time working patterns, and a relocation package is available for candidates moving from outside the UK or from more than 60 miles away within the UK.
In the role, the Veterinary Surgeon will deliver high-quality clinical care in both consultations and surgery, ensuring compliance with regulatory, practice, and operational standards. Responsibilities include developing tailored treatment plans in partnership with clients and working collaboratively within a supportive and experienced team.
They offer a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting the belief that a veterinary career is about more than just a rota or job title. colleagues receive private medical insurance and access to a health cash plan, along with 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support and life assurance at three times annual salary. Annual leave includes five weeks plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service, Professional development is supported through a £1,500 CPD allowance, three days of paid CPD leave each year, access to clinical communities, internal CPD, and 24-hour hospitals, alongside funded certificates and clear internal career pathways. Additional support includes paid RCVS, VDS, and BVA fees, relocation assistance, visa sponsorship where applicable, and sabbatical options linked to length of service. 
To learn more about this exciting opportunity or wish to apply, please don't hesitate to contact Louise@brightleaf.co.uk or give us a call at 01422 433900. We are dedicated to assisting talented Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons and nurses like you in finding the ideal job.

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