Veterinary Surgeon – Independent Small Animal Practice | Bradford, West Yorkshire
Salary up to £65,000 DOE + Future Partnership Opportunity + Excellent Work–Life Balance
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced
Veterinary Surgeon to join a long-standing, genuinely
independent small animal practice in Bradford, West Yorkshire. This is an ideal role for a vet seeking long-term stability, true
clinical freedom, and a clear pathway to
partnership and future practice ownership.
This well-established, single-site practice offers something increasingly hard to find in today’s veterinary market — an
animal-first environment with
no corporate influence, no sales targets and no pressure to upsell. Instead, the focus is entirely on providing honest, affordable veterinary care and building meaningful relationships with clients and their pets.
The practice is looking for a
compassionate, confident and capable Veterinary Surgeon to become part of a close-knit, highly supportive team and help shape the future of the business.
The Practice
This busy but welcoming
small animal practice is supported by a loyal client base and a permanent, experienced team consisting of
three qualified veterinary nurses, a receptionist and a nursing apprentice, creating a collaborative and friendly working environment.
The owner remains actively involved in running the practice and supporting the team, despite no longer working clinically. They are committed to maintaining the practice’s reputation for
continuity of care, fair pricing and excellent standards, while providing genuine autonomy to the veterinary team.
This role offers the chance to
follow cases through from start to finish, build lasting client relationships and practise veterinary medicine in a way that prioritises patient care over profit.
The practice also works closely with a local cat charity, bringing additional variety and rewarding case exposure.
Facilities & Equipment
The practice is exceptionally well equipped, including:
- Ultrasound facilities
- Strong local referral and diagnostic support, including specialist ultrasound services
This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon with an
interest in surgery who is looking to continue developing their practical skills, build a strong clinical portfolio and pursue personal interests within a supportive environment.
The Role
This is a
sole charge Veterinary Surgeon position, so confidence in clinical decision-making and day-to-day case management is important. However, support is always available through an experienced nursing team, trusted local connections and a reliable group of regular locums.
The successful vet will enjoy the freedom to
work cases their way, influence clinical direction and become an integral part of a respected independent practice.
This is not a short-term stopgap role. The practice is ideally seeking someone who wants to
put down roots, grow with the business and become part of its future. For the right candidate, there is a genuine opportunity to begin a
partnership pathway after a successful first year, with future ownership a real possibility.
About the Veterinary Surgeon
The ideal candidate will be:
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
- Confident working in a
- Compassionate, collaborative and efficient
- Interested in surgery and ongoing clinical development
- Passionate about building client relationships and continuity of care
The Rota
Full-time position – 4-day week
- Fixed weekday off
- No out-of-hours
- 9:00am–12:00pm
- Saturday mornings are designed with balance in mind, including morning surgery appointments, protected downtime and flexibility for any emergencies, helping maintain an excellent work–life balance.
Salary up to £65,000 DOE
- 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
- £1,000 CPD allowance, with flexible support for certificates
- Paid RCVS and VDS fees
- clinical freedom in an independent setting
- Well-equipped practice with scope to develop personal interests
- partnership and future ownership
- Supportive and experienced permanent team
- Excellent work–life balance
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a respected
independent veterinary practice in Bradford, where quality patient care, team culture and long-term progression genuinely come first.
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