Veterinary Surgeon, Birstall, West Yorkshire

Veterinary Surgeon Hospital Practice West YorkshirePart-time role | 30-minute consults | 55K65K FTE | Strong clinical supportWe're proud to be working with a large, highly regarded veterinary hospital that is looking to strengthen its veterinary team with an experienced GP Veterinary Surgeon. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive hospital environment known for its high clinical standards, exceptional facilities and supportive team culture.The practice is seeking a confident vet who enjoys thorough case workups, longer consultations and working within a collaborative clinical team. With a large team of experienced vets, certificate holders and highly qualified nurses, this role offers excellent clinical support and genuine opportunities to develop special interests.The Role2 weekdays per week plus 1 in 4 weekendsWeekday consulting shifts:Wednesday: 9:00 18:00Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.Thursday: 9:00 20:00Weekend rota:1 in 4 weekends with shifts such as:07:30 18:0009:30 20:0010:00 20:30The weekday role is primarily consulting focused, with: 30-minute sick pet consultations as standard15-minute vaccine appointmentsStructured consulting blocks with time for discussion and breaks Weekend shifts include ECC work, emergency consults and surgical procedures where required, with the hospital receiving referrals from numerous surrounding practices.There is very limited sole charge, with multiple vets working per shift alongside a full nursing and management team.The PracticeThis is a large, purpose-built veterinary hospital including 15 veterinary surgeons and over 20 nurses. The practice combines first opinion and hospital-level care and is recognised within its wider group as a centre for clinical excellence and innovation.The leadership team is deeply invested in mentorship, learning and staff wellbeing, creating a collaborative and supportive environment where vets are encouraged to develop their interests.Facilities include: 7 consultation rooms including a feline consult and end-of-life suite4 operating theatres including a high-end dental suiteDigital radiographyAdvanced ultrasound with DopplerVisiting CT scannerFlexible gastroscope and bronchoscopeVideo otoscopy and rigid endoscopyLaparoscopy equipmentDental radiography suiteFull in-house laboratory and transfusion medicineMultiparameter monitoring including ECG, capnography and blood pressure Clinical InterestsThe practice is particularly interested in candidates with interests in: OphthalmologyDermatologyFeline medicine There is scope to develop referral-style clinics in these areas due to strong referral potential from surrounding practices.What They're Looking ForThe ideal candidate will be: A confident GP vetComfortable with consulting and inpatient careUK experienced and clinically self-sufficientStrong communicator with excellent client-facing skillsCollaborative and enthusiastic about clinical discussion This is a practice that strongly values evidence-based medicine, case continuity and clinical collaboration.Progression & Development Certificate study supportedExtensive mentorship from multi-certificate holder teamStrong in-house CPD cultureOpportunities to develop special interests and run clinics The practice also operates as a teaching and learning centre, supporting students and graduate vets, creating an environment rich in discussion and development.Why This Opportunity Stands Out Hospital-level facilities and equipmentLarge and supportive clinical team30-minute consultations allowing proper case workupsMinimal sole chargeOpportunity to develop specialist clinicsStrong mentoring cultureExcellent nursing supportForward-thinking leadership team Next StepsFor further details on this exceptional role, please click the Apply Now button. If you can specify the best time to talk, please do; we will get in touch when it suits you best. You will then be contacted by one of our specialist consultants, who will provide you with further details about the role.If you would like to talk ahead of sending us your CV, please give us a call on .Please note, any contact is in the strictest confidence and we will not send your details to any practice without your expressed consent to do so.Is this role almost right for you, but not quite ticking all the boxes? If so, we have many other roles available and also offer a Bespoke Job Search Service where we work proactively to find you your perfect job.We have been named Recruitment Firm of the Year at the HealthInvestor Awards, winners of the Professional Service Provider of the Year at the General Practice Awards, winners of the Recruitment Award at the LaingBuisson Awards, and named on the Recruiter Hot100 list, so in dealing with us you'll be in safe hands.For every placement we make, Menlo Park plants two trees! We plant one on your behalf and the other on the practice's behalf. By planting two trees we offset 0.6 tonnes of CO2, the equivalent of driving 1,466 miles in a standard car. xjdpvnf We want to contribute towards helping save the planet! Joe Stewart

Created: 2026-03-19