Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon Halifax Area

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a first-opinion role where clinical standards are valued, professional development is encouraged and work-life balance is genuinely supported?

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established small animal practice in the Halifax area, offering an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and experienced team with a loyal client base and a strong focus on delivering high-quality patient care.

The role would suit a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys a varied first-opinion caseload and wants to work within a collaborative environment, with potential opportunities to develop mentoring and leadership skills in the future.

The Role

This is a varied first-opinion position covering both medical and surgical cases. You'll have the opportunity to use and develop your clinical skills across a broad caseload, while benefiting from the support and experience of colleagues around you.

The practice offers a high level of clinical autonomy, allowing you to make decisions in the best interests of your patients while having access to experienced colleagues for advice and support when needed.

There is also close collaboration with a nearby veterinary hospital, which provides an out-of-hours service. This means the role remains focused on first-opinion work without a routine OOH commitment.

Working Pattern

40 hours per weekWorking across 4 or 5 daysPart-time applications consideredNo routine out-of-hoursNo regular on-call commitmentGood work-life balance with a focus on sustainable working patterns

Practice Facilities

The practice operates from a purpose-built facility designed to support both routine and more complex first-opinion cases.

Facilities include:

• Three dedicated consulting rooms
• Fully equipped operating theatre
• Purpose-built clinical environment
• Varied medical and surgical caseload
• Access to support from experienced veterinary colleagues
• Close links with a nearby veterinary hospital for out-of-hours and more advanced case support

The Team

You'll be joining a friendly, experienced and collaborative team who are committed to providing excellent standards of patient and client care.

The team places a strong emphasis on supporting one another, sharing knowledge and helping colleagues develop their confidence and clinical skills.

There is scope for the successful candidate to become involved in mentoring and leadership, although this is not essential for the role.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Experience within first-opinion small animal practice
• Confident managing a varied medical and surgical caseload
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Able to work collaboratively within a supportive team
• Keen to continue developing clinical skills and knowledge
• An interest in mentoring colleagues or progressing towards a leadership position would be welcomed
• Experienced Vets who enjoy supporting and developing others are encouraged to apply

Package and Benefits

• Salary of £45,000 - £65,000
• DOERCVS and VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance
• Access to BSAVA library and 450+ CPD courses
• Support towards postgraduate qualifications, including CertAVP and PgCertTuition, examination fees and study leave available for supported postgraduate qualifications
• Up to 33 days' annual leave, with option to buy or sell additional days
• Pension scheme
• Access to veterinary telemedicine specialists for case support
• Access to advanced clinical services and regional clinical support
• Ongoing mentoring and clinical development
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support and wellbeing champions
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts, including 50%% off selected services, food and medications

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a stable, supportive first-opinion practice where you can enjoy a varied caseload while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

With no routine OOH, strong clinical support, excellent CPD opportunities and the potential to develop mentoring or leadership skills, the role offers plenty of scope for both professional and personal development.

If you're looking for a practice where your clinical skills are valued, your development is supported and you can become a key part of an experienced team, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please get in touch.