Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

About the Role

Vermuyden Vets is a small animal practice in Goole that has recently undergone significant expansion and refurbishment. You'll work across routine and emergency small animal healthcare in a supportive environment with cutting-edge facilities including digital X-ray, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory. This is a full-time position working 40 hours across 4 or 5 days per week, with just one Saturday morning per month and time off in lieu. Crucially, there are no out-of-hours or on-call responsibilities, allowing you to maintain genuine work-life balance.

The close-knit clinical team currently includes an experienced part-time veterinary surgeon, supported by animal care assistants and client care colleagues. You'll also benefit from a partnership with Portland House Veterinary Group in Retford, giving you access to additional facilities, experienced colleagues, and a wider clinical network to support your ongoing development. The practice prioritises colleague wellbeing, with a dedicated Mental Health First Aider in the team and regular social events including pub quizzes, summer BBQs, and charity challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard patient and client care across a varied small animal caseload
• Provide routine and emergency healthcare to small animal patients, managing cases from consultation through treatment and follow-up
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to support clinical culture
• Continue developing your clinical skills while sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues
• Support the ongoing development of team members

Requirements

• Veterinary degree with RCVS registration or eligibility to register
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• Proactive approach to learning, openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Welcome bonus up to £5,000
• Relocation allowance up to £5,000
• 6.8 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for professional development
• Funded learning and development, including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres
• BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees covered
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (subject to eligibility)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Certificate support available
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Clear career pathways across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles

About the Practice

Vermuyden Vets is part of inspiring vet care, the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. The practice has recently undergone a major transformation, expanding small animal services with cutting-edge facilities including digital X-ray, ultrasound, and full in-house laboratory. The team delivers emergency services 365 days a year and is supported by an online dispensary partnership.

Located in Goole, East Yorkshire, the practice benefits from partnership with Portland House Veterinary Group in Retford, creating access to additional resources and clinical networks. The practice culture emphasises care, community, and continuous improvement, with a dedicated focus on colleague wellbeing and team development.