Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Salary up to £65,000 DOE, up to £5,000 welcome bonus, up to £2,500 relocation allowance

Kingsway Vet Group has an exciting opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team on a permanent basis. Based at our busy Skipton Veterinary Hospital, you'll work alongside an exceptional team of certificate holders across a wide range of disciplines, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills while enjoying a varied and rewarding caseload.

The role includes consultations, surgery, inpatient and hospital care, emergency and out-of-hours work, alongside the usual first-opinion responsibilities. Whether you enjoy medicine, surgery, diagnostics or have a particular clinical passion, we'll always aim to tailor your rota and clinical time to support your interests wherever possible.

At Inspiring Vet Care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK's leading veterinary care provider, trusted by over two million pet owners, we're committed to creating an environment where our colleagues can thrive professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

• Why choose Kingsway?
• Kingsway Veterinary Hospital has been providing exceptional veterinary care for more than 80 years, successfully combining a traditional ethos of compassionate care with progressive, modern medicine.

Our hospital is equipped with an extensive range of modern facilities, including:

In-house laboratory

Digital and dental radiography

ECG

Rigid and flexible endoscopy

Laparoscopic kit

State-of-the-art ultrasound equipment

24-hour on-site nursing care

Because we provide our own out-of-hours service, our dedicated nursing team delivers exceptional inpatient care around the clock, ensuring continuity of care for our patients and excellent clinical support for our veterinary team.

• A role that works for you
• We understand that everyone's circumstances are different, and we believe flexibility is key to creating a happy and engaged team. We're happy to consider a range of working patterns, including part-time hours, school-hour rotas, and term-time working, where service needs allow. If you require flexibility, we'd love to have a conversation about how we can make the role work for both you and the practice.

• Invest in your future
• We're passionate about helping our colleagues achieve their career ambitions. Whether you're looking to develop a clinical interest, work towards a certificate, or progress into leadership, we'll support you every step of the way through generous CPD, mentoring and structured development opportunities.

There are genuine career progression pathways available across our wider veterinary group, including advanced clinical qualifications. Whatever your aspirations, we'll work with you to help you achieve them.

• Life in Skipton
• Located in the beautiful market town of Skipton, consistently voted one of the happiest places to live in the UK, you'll enjoy fantastic cafés, restaurants, excellent schools and a welcoming community, all on the doorstep of the stunning Yorkshire Dales. Whether you enjoy walking, cycling, climbing or simply exploring the countryside, Skipton offers an outstanding quality of life.
• You'll be joining a genuinely friendly, down-to-earth team who are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care while supporting one another to grow and succeed. If you're looking for a practice where your wellbeing, development and career are genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer Our Team

* 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays

* Private medical insurance

* Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy

* BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees

* Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)

* Retail discounts and cashback offers

* Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.