Surgical Veterinary Surgeon

Surgical Veterinary Surgeon/Advanced Practitioner - Wakefield

Company: Purosearch

Salary: £80,000 to £100,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: WAKEFIELD

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 29 Sept 2026

Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

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Summary

Surgical Veterinary Surgeon / RCVS Advanced Practitioner (Surgery & Orthopaedics) - Wakefield

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Why Join?

• Lead and develop an established surgical and orthopaedic service
• Salary of £80,000 - £100,000 depending on experience
• Work across a modern veterinary hospital and seven branch practices
• Access to advanced facilities, including an on-site CT scanner
• Excellent clinical freedom, leadership opportunities and career progression

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Surgical Veterinary Surgeon or RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Surgery or Orthopaedics to join a progressive small animal practice in Wakefield with an outstanding reputation for clinical excellence.

This role offers the chance to lead and further develop the practice's surgical service while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team. Based within a well-equipped veterinary hospital, supported by seven branch practices, the successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of advanced soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures using modern facilities, including an on-site CT scanner.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate surgeon who enjoys both advanced clinical work and mentoring colleagues. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of the surgical department while maintaining the highest standards of patient and client care.

What They're Looking For

• MRCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Surgery or Orthopaedics, or an experienced surgical veterinary surgeon with equivalent expertise
• Significant experience managing complex surgical and orthopaedic cases
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Enjoys mentoring and supporting colleagues
• Committed to continuous professional development and clinical excellence

Career Development

The practice is committed to helping experienced clinicians continue to grow by offering:

• Generous CPD allowance
• Certificate funding and support
• Clinical freedom to pursue specialist interests
• Opportunities to lead and develop the surgical service
• Supportive multidisciplinary team
• Clear opportunities for leadership and long-term career progression

The Rota

• Full or part-time permanent position
• Flexible working options available to promote an excellent work-life balance
• Supportive management team committed to creating a rota that works for both the successful candidate and the practice

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £80,000 - £100,000 DOE
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Professional memberships paid
• Generous CPD budget
• Certificate support
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid RCVS and VDS fees
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Health and wellbeing support
• Relocation assistance where applicable

If you're an experienced Surgical Veterinary Surgeon or RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Surgery or Orthopaedics looking to take the next step in your career, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected practice in Wakefield, combining advanced clinical work with the opportunity to lead and shape an expanding surgical service.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on or email l.thorpe@purovets.com

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250 for every successful candidate referral. Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-59171

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• RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Surgery or Orthopaedics, or an experienced surgical veterinary surgeon with equivalent expertise
• Significant experience managing complex surgical and orthopaedic cases
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Enjoys mentoring and supporting colleagues
• Committed to continuous professional development and clinical excellence
  
  Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits
Why Join?
• Lead and develop an established surgical and orthopaedic service
• Salary of
£80,000 - £100,000 depending on experience
• Work across a modern veterinary hospital and seven branch practices
• Access to advanced facilities, including an on-site CT scanner
• Excellent clinical freedom, leadership opportunities and career progression
The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Surgical Veterinary Surgeon or RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Surgery or Orthopaedics to join a progressive small animal practice in Wakefield with an outstanding reputation for clinical excellence. This role offers the chance to lead and further develop the practice's surgical service while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team. Based within a well-equipped veterinary hospital, supported by seven branch practices, the successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of advanced soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures using modern facilities, including an on-site CT scanner. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate surgeon who enjoys both advanced clinical work and mentoring colleagues. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of the surgical department while maintaining the highest standards of patient and client care. What They're Looking For,
• Generous CPD allowance
• Certificate funding and support
• Clinical freedom to pursue specialist interests
• Opportunities to lead and develop the surgical service
• Supportive multidisciplinary team
• Clear opportunities for leadership and long-term career progression
The Rota
• Full or part-time permanent position
• Flexible working options available to promote an excellent work-life balance
• Supportive management team committed to creating a rota that works for both the successful candidate and the practice
Benefits,
• Competitive salary of
£80,000 - £100,000 DOE
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Professional memberships paid
• Generous CPD budget
• Certificate support
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid RCVS and VDS fees
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Health and wellbeing support