Veterinary Surgeon

Location Wakefield
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £70,000
Contact name: Nicola Graham

Contact email: nicola@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 1564
Published: 11 days ago

Lloyd & Cowan are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon comfortable with sole charge and routine medical and surgical cases commonly encountered in general practice to join the team in a purpose-built standalone clinic in the vibrant city of Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

With Leeds just 20 minutes away, the stunning Yorkshire Dales on your doorstep, and easy access to beaches and countryside, this is an ideal location for work-life balance.

Conveniently positioned near the M1 and M62 junctions, the area offers excellent connectivity for exploring the rest of the country, including just 2 hours by train to London or 3.5 hours to Edinburgh.

The practice is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a corneal diamond burr, high-spec ultrasound, orthopaedic and soft tissue surgical equipment, and endosurgery equipment for laparoscopic procedures.

The Role

This is a flexible position with hours tailored to suit your lifestyle, whether full-time or part-time. There are no out-of-hours or late-night shifts, and Saturday mornings are worked on a fair rota basis.

Benefits Package

  • Competitive Salary: Up to £70,000 
  • Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
  • Career Development: Funded CPD with allocated time off, and support for studying certificates.
  • Paid Memberships: RCVS, VDS, and BVA.
  • Exclusive Discounts
  • Pension Scheme: Contributory plan to support your future.

About You
You are a confident and experienced Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys working independently and as part of a team. Strong clinical skills, a commitment to excellent client care, and a passion for delivering high standards of veterinary medicine are essential.

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a friendly, supportive team in a well-equipped practice. With a focus on work-life balance, you’ll have the flexibility to enjoy the best of West Yorkshire and beyond.

If this sounds like the next step in your veterinary career, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your application today via Apply or send your CV to nicola@lloydandcowan.com

If you know someone else who may be interested, why not pass this advert on to them. If we successfully place someone, you've referred to us; we'll give you £200 in high street vouchers as a way of saying thank you.

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