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Private Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme
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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Richmond House Vets, Dewsbury, Yorkshire & The Humber
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Up to £65,000 DOE
Richmond House Vets | Part of Gatehouse Veterinary Group | Near Mirfield
Richmond House Vets, part of the supportive Gatehouse Veterinary Group, are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to take on a sole-charge role, working alongside and mentoring a new graduate vet as we move into an exciting new chapter.
We’re relocating to a brand-new, purpose-built site near Mirfield, with modern theatres, dental suite, digital x-ray, and separate species wards, giving you the facilities to practise high-quality, enjoyable medicine.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident vet who enjoys autonomy but values support. You’ll:
•Work in sole charge, with the support of an RVN-led team
•Mentor and support a new graduate vet, helping them grow in confidence
•Help shape clinical standards and protocols within the practice
•Be involved in working towards PSS General Practice compliance
You’ll never feel isolated — you’ll have clinical support, training, and guidance from the wider Gatehouse Veterinary Group, including experienced vets and an award-winning leadership team recognised for outstanding PSS performance.
The Ideal Person
•An experienced small animal vet, comfortable in sole charge
•Supportive, approachable, and happy to mentor a new graduate
•Passionate about good medicine, teamwork, and client care
Hours
•40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days
•1 in 4 Saturdays, 8am–1pm
•No out-of-hours
Why Join Us?
You’ll have the chance to genuinely influence how the practice develops in its new site, while being backed by a group that values support, development, and clinical standards. We’d love you to come and visit Gatehouse and Richmond House Vets, meet the team, and see if this could be the right next step for you.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Richmond House Vets, Dewsbury
47 Savile Road, Dewsbury, WF12 9PW, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Mike Burrell from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.