Description
Veterinary Surgeon – East Yorkshire
• RCVS-accredited hospital with cutting-edge facilities including in-house CT, endoscopy, hydrotherapy, laparoscopic surgery, and a dedicated cat clinic with ISFM Gold Status
• Genuinely supportive team culture with regular case discussions, mentorship opportunities, and certificate study actively encouraged
• A varied and stimulating caseload from routine consults to advanced surgical and medical cases across hospital and branch settings
• True focus on work-life balance with personalised rotas, wellness initiatives, and comprehensive mental health support
• Attractive salary up to £70,000 and relocation support available
Are you looking for a role where you can enjoy the variety of general practice, feel truly supported by your team, and still have time for life outside of work? I have a fantastic opportunity for a confident GP vet to thrive in a forward-thinking, well-equipped practice that places real value on clinical freedom and work-life balance.
Situated in a picturesque market town in the East Riding of Yorkshire, my client is an RCVS-accredited small animal hospital offering 24-hour care. They’re seeking an experienced veterinary surgeon to join their team on a full-time basis, working primarily from the hospital, with occasional branch work at their sister practices. You’ll enjoy a varied caseload, from routine procedures to more complex cases, ensuring ongoing professional development and clinical stimulation.
This hospital is fitted with everything you’d expect from a modern referral-standard environment, including in-house CT, a hydrotherapy suite, dental suites with dental X-ray, endoscopy, TPLO/TTA capability, laparoscopic facilities, and advanced ophthalmology tools. They also have a dedicated cat clinic that supports their ISFM Cat-Friendly Gold Status, ensuring feline patients receive the highest standard of care.
You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values shared learning, with regular clinical discussions and team meetings. If you have a particular area of interest, certificate study is supported and encouraged — current team members are working towards qualifications in ECC and ophthalmology, with additional specialisms in cardiology. The result is a rich learning environment and a truly varied caseload.
Staff wellbeing is a key priority. The team benefits from wellness programmes, personalised rotas designed to support work-life balance, and mental health resources including counselling and stress management services.
To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be confident performing exploratory laparotomies, splenectomies, GDVs, gastrotomies, and enterotomies independently. You should also feel comfortable managing routine consults in 15-minute slots, carrying out routine and non-routine surgeries, and delivering excellent dental care. A calm, collaborative, and proactive attitude is essential, along with the ability to remain composed in a fast-paced environment and contribute to a positive and supportive team culture.
If this sounds like the kind of role you’ve been looking for and you’d like to find out more, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for an informal and confidential chat.
The Package:
• A superb salary of £40,000 - £70,000 DOE
• 5-weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Relocation support
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Extensive internal and funded external CPD
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email l.thorpe@purovets.com
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Ref no: JOB-54029
