Veterinary Surgeon (Surgical Bias) – No OOH

Up to £65,000 DOE + attractive benefits

Full-time / Permanent – 40 hours per week

Outskirts of Leeds, West Yorkshire

Are you a Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for surgery?

Looking to work in a well-equipped hospital with no out-of-hours and a supportive, collaborative team?

Want access to advanced procedures while still enjoying primary care case continuity?

Our well-established veterinary hospital on the outskirts of Leeds is seeking a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon with a surgical bias to join our friendly and experienced team. This role offers the perfect balance of routine and non-routine surgery alongside excellent facilities and a strong clinical support network.

You’ll be based at a purpose-built Tier 3 hospital, working alongside experienced vets, certificate holders, and a dedicated ECC night team—meaning no out-of-hours responsibilities, with only some contribution to weekend day cover.

This position would suit a Veterinary Surgeon who already holds a Surgical Certificate or is working towards one.

Facilities & Services

The practice group is a high-quality primary care and referral provider with 8 clinics across South and West Yorkshire, including a 24/7 hospital on the outskirts of Leeds. Services include:

• Fully equipped theatres
• Digital X-ray, high-quality ultrasound & CT on site
• Dental suite with X-ray
• Soft tissue & orthopaedic surgery
• Laparoscopy, endoscopy & cardiology
• On-site rehabilitation: physiotherapy, hydrotherapy & laser therapy
• Silver Cat Friendly hospital
• Middle-tier referrals seen on site

The Team & Culture

You’ll be joining a large, experienced veterinary team supported by exceptional nursing and front-of-house colleagues. The organisation prides itself on clinical excellence, teamwork, and wellbeing, with trained mental health advisors available on site.

As part of a wider veterinary group, you’ll benefit from long-term career development and access to a global professional network.

What’s in it for you?

• No OOH (dedicated on-site ECC night team)
• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave
• Funded CPD with 4 CPD days per year
• Certificate-level CPD programmes available
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Career progression opportunities
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced sickness & equal family leave
• Staff discount schemes & life assurance
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme including EAP, eyecare vouchers & flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral rewards

Requirements

• Veterinary degree registrable in the UK (MRCVS)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Surgical interest essential (certificate desirable)
• Positive, proactive, and organised approach

Location

Based on the outskirts of Leeds, West Yorkshire, with easy access to Leeds city centre and surrounding areas.

Want to apply or want more information?

Once you submit your CV, someone will be in contact with feedback and an option for an informal chat within 2 working days.

Feel free to call Compass Associates mainline and ask for Carina Walker, though information will be limited without a CV.

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd are working in partnership on this position. If you are not interested, but know someone who is, we offer £200 vouchers for each successful recommendation.