Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

You’ll be joining Beechwood Veterinary Group’s Temple House branch as a Veterinary Surgeon in a role designed around genuine work-life balance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet with some experience who thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment. Consulting-only arrangements can also be discussed.

Working alongside 13 Veterinary Surgeons—many holding certificates and special interests—you’ll have access to a genuinely engaged team of Veterinary Nurses and Receptionists who prioritise both patient care and colleague wellbeing. The practice is modern and well-equipped, and you’ll benefit from being part of a nurse training practice that also hosts final-year Surrey Veterinary School students, creating a culture of continuous learning.

This isn’t an OOH-heavy role. Your rota consists of a 4-day week with one 11-hour shift and three 9-hour shifts (1 hour unpaid lunch), starting at 8:30am, plus approximately 1-in-5 Saturday duties (8:30am–6:30pm) with a guaranteed day off the week before or after. No Sunday or out-of-hours shifts—ever.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality small animal veterinary care within a multi-site group setting
• Conduct consultations and clinical procedures to Beechwood’s established standards
• Contribute to the practice’s teaching and mentorship culture, supporting student placements and nurse training
• Work collaboratively with the wider surgical, nursing, and reception teams across Temple House
• Engage in CPD and development opportunities within a forward-thinking, growing practice

Requirements

• RCVS membership (the practice will pay your annual RCVS fee plus two additional memberships)
• A Vet with some experience (Consulting-only roles can also be considered)
• A commitment to high standards of patient and client care

Benefits

• Work-life balance: 4-day working week; no Sunday or OOH shifts; 1-in-5 Saturday rota with guaranteed days off
• Holiday: 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• Professional development: £1,750 CPD allowance per annum; CPD and training support
• Health & wellbeing: Health Shield covering dentistry, sports massage, and other treatments; enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay; company sick pay
• Financial: Discounted veterinary fees; My Perks (shopping, travel, entertainment discounts and cashback); Cycle to Work scheme
• Career: Annual pay reviews; clear progression opportunities within a growing group
• Culture: Strong focus on employee wellbeing and engagement

About the Practice

Beechwood Veterinary Group is an RCVS-accredited, well-established small animal practice with five locations across Leeds. Temple House is a modern, fully equipped facility that reflects the group’s investment in clinical excellence and colleague experience. The practice is a designated nurse training centre and hosts final-year veterinary students, positioning it as a centre of learning and professional development.

As part of the VetPartners family, Beechwood combines the resources and support of a larger group with the genuine culture and local presence of an independent practice. The team culture prioritises both patient care and staff wellbeing, with genuine collaboration across all disciplines.