Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - West Yorkshire

Salary up to £70,000 DOE | £5,000 Welcome Bonus | £5,000 Relocation Allowance

Looking for a veterinary role that genuinely puts work–life balance first? At Shipley & Idle Vets, we’re offering flexibility, clinical freedom and a supportive team environment where you can really enjoy being a vet. We’re recruiting a Veterinary Surgeon on a permanent basis and are open to full-time, part-time, consult-only or tailored rotas.

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Why Shipley & Idle Vets?

Flexible working that works for you

We believe great care starts with happy, rested vets. That’s why we offer:

15-minute consultations

Protected admin time and proper breaks

Time for case follow-up and continuity

Caseloads tailored to your clinical interests

A typical full-time rota is 40 hours over 4 weekdays (08:30–19:00) with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (09:00–13:00, consults only), though we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements.

Clinical excellence and development

You will join a friendly, experienced team of Veterinary Surgeons, RVNs, SVNs, VCAs and Receptionists who genuinely support one another. Our vets consistently highlight the outstanding nurse and client care support they receive.

Dedicated Mental Health First Aider on shift

Full certificate support available

Encouragement to develop your clinical interests

Our practice

We provide high-quality first opinion care, seeing a mix of routine, preventative and complex medical and surgical cases, all worked up to a high clinical standard.

You will be working in a well-equipped, modern practice with access to:

Brand-new state-of-the-art ultrasound suitable for abdominal and cardiac studies

Digital X-ray

Flexible and rigid endoscopy

And much more

We are also proud to support a local hedgehog charity.

Location

Our main practice is located in a charming market town, less than a mile from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saltaire. The area offers independent shops, cafés, restaurants, green spaces and the renowned Salt Mills gallery. Excellent transport links also provide easy access to Leeds city centre.

What our team says

“I joined Shipley as a new graduate and progressed to Clinical Director. I enjoy a wide variety of medical and surgical cases with excellent case continuity. The nursing team is extremely supportive, and we work collaboratively throughout the practice. Shipley Vets have supported me throughout my career, and that same support is extended to the whole team.”

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.