Join a thriving small animal hospital in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales with genuine flexibility, supportive colleagues, and the chance to develop your clinical interests across a full range of first-opinion work.
Out-of-hours emergency cover included; practice provides own in-house OOH service with dedicated nursing team available 24 hours
This is a permanent position at Kingsway Veterinary Hospital, a busy small animal practice in Skipton that has been delivering exceptional patient care for over 80 years. You'll work alongside an accomplished team of certificate holders in a collaborative environment that values both clinical excellence and work-life balance. The role is open to full-time, part-time, and flexible arrangements, including school-hour rotas and term-time working where service needs allow.
Your responsibilities will span the full breadth of first-opinion practice: consultations, surgery, inpatient care, hospital management, and emergency cover as part of the practice's own in-house out-of-hours service. Whether your passion lies in medicine, surgery, diagnostics, or a particular clinical specialism, the practice will work with you to tailor your rota and clinical time to match your interests and career goals.
Based in the beautiful market town of Skipton, you'll benefit from proximity to the Yorkshire Dales, excellent local amenities, and a genuinely supportive community. The practice describes Skipton as consistently voted one of the happiest places to live in the UK, with outstanding outdoor activities and a strong local culture.
Kingsway Veterinary Hospital is an established small animal practice based in Skipton, part of IVC Evidensia (Inspiring Vet Care), the UK's leading veterinary care provider trusted by over two million pet owners. The hospital combines traditional compassionate care with progressive modern medicine, backed by extensive on-site facilities including in-house laboratory, digital and dental radiography, ECG, rigid and flexible endoscopy, laparoscopic equipment, and state-of-the-art ultrasound. A dedicated nursing team provides 24-hour on-site care, ensuring continuity of patient management and excellent clinical support.
The practice is committed to creating an environment where colleagues can thrive professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Career progression opportunities are available across the wider veterinary group, including advanced clinical qualifications. The team is described as genuinely friendly and down-to-earth, united in a passion for outstanding patient care and supporting one another's growth and success.
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