Veterinary Surgeon - A supportive environment

Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon – Selby Vets for Pets

Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE + £5,000 welcome bonus
Hours: 40 hours a week | 1 in 4 Saturdays (9am–4pm)
Location: Selby, YO8 8LY

Are you looking for a veterinary role that combines exciting clinical opportunities, supportive colleagues, and a true work–life balance? Selby Vets for Pets has the perfect opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and inclusive team!

About the Role

You’ll be joining a warm, easy-going but hard-working team of experienced vets, including a Clinical Lead with 26 years’ experience. We welcome special interests, whether it’s Ophthalmology, Behaviour, soft tissue surgery, or other areas of passion and actively encourage CPD, with certification fully funded.

As part of the team, you’ll:

• Take responsibility for routine medical and surgical cases, with support from our skilled nursing and clinical teams
• Work alongside experienced RVNs, Clinical Care Advisors, and our Head Nurse and Practice Manager, who are on-site daily
• Thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment with two mental health first aiders on site and an open-door policy for confidential conversations

Why Selby Vets for Pets?

Our purpose-built practice is designed to deliver the highest clinical standards. With loyal clients and room for growth, you’ll have everything you need to develop your skills, work up cases, and explore your clinical interests. Overnight care is not required, with the support of nearby OOH providers and referral hospitals within a 40-minute drive.

We value work–life balance, inclusivity, and creating a culture where colleagues are empowered to be their best.

The Perks

• Competitive salary up to £70,000 DOE
• £5,000 welcome bonus
• Relocation and visa support available (A+ rated sponsor)
• Pension, healthcare, and paid memberships
• Generous career progression opportunities
• Exclusive lifestyle and shopping discounts (up to 30% at Pets at Home)
• Supportive, friendly team and a culture that celebrates diversity

Location

We’re based on a busy retail park inside a Pets at Home store, just outside Selby town centre. Free parking, excellent transport links, and easy access to Leeds, York, and the East Coast make commuting simple.

If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact our Talent Acquisition team via email; covet@vets4pets.com for an informal and confidential conversation.

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!