About the Role
This is a permanent veterinary surgeon position with real flexibility. You can work full-time, part-time, consult-only, or on a tailored rota that genuinely suits your life. The standard full-time pattern is 40 hours across four weekdays (08:30–19:00) plus 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (09:00–13:00, consults only), though alternative arrangements are happily discussed.
You'll be joining a friendly, well-established team in Shipley—a charming market town less than a mile from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saltaire, with excellent transport links to Leeds city centre. The practice offers a high-quality mix of routine, preventative, and complex medical and surgical cases, all worked up to a rigorous clinical standard. The nursing team consistently earns praise for outstanding support and collaborative care.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver first-opinion small animal care with 15-minute consultation slots
- Manage a caseload tailored to your clinical interests and experience level
- Work collaboratively with a team of veterinary surgeons, RVNs, SVNs, VCAs and receptionists
- Contribute to case follow-up and continuity of care in a supportive environment
- Take advantage of protected admin time and proper breaks within your rota
Requirements
- Qualified veterinary surgeon (any experience level considered—from new graduates to experienced practitioners)
- Small animal first-opinion experience
- Professional registration and suitable indemnity insurance
Benefits
- Salary & Bonus: Up to £70,000 DOE, plus £5,000 welcome bonus and £5,000 relocation allowance
- Annual Leave: 6.6 weeks inclusive of bank holidays, plus additional holiday for your birthday
- CPD & Development: £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata), certificate support, access to IVC Evidensia Academy and Vetlexicon online resource, research funding opportunities available
- Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, 24/7 employee assistance programme, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay, dedicated mental health first aider on shift
- Professional Memberships: BVA membership and VDS cover provided
- Pension: Company pension scheme with IVC Evidensia contribution
- Colleague Perks: Cycle to Work and Green Cars Scheme, discounted treatment for your own pets at IVC Evidensia practices, access to cashback and retail discounts, voluntary benefits package
- Care Fund: £1,250 per annum to spend via the Care Fund
About the Practice
Shipley & Idle Veterinary Centres is a well-equipped modern practice part of IVC Evidensia. The team comprises experienced veterinary surgeons, nurses, and support staff committed to high-quality clinical care and colleague wellbeing. The practice is proud to support a local hedgehog charity and fosters a collaborative, supportive culture where both experienced vets and those progressing their careers thrive.
Facilities include: state-of-the-art ultrasound (abdominal and cardiac), digital X-ray, flexible and rigid endoscopy, extensive in-house laboratory with blood profiling, fine needle aspirate capabilities, and a high-powered diagnostic imaging suite. This well-resourced environment means thorough case investigation and management without unnecessary delays.
