We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join us at Towerwood Vets in Cookridge, West Yorkshire. You will have access to a varied caseload including a mix of consults and surgery, which can be weighted to your preferences. We’re a practice that prioritises our people by placing an emphasis on careful diary management, a flexible rota and a strong focus on communication, wellbeing and teamwork.

Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours truly tips the scale on your work life balance. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. There is no out of hours with this role; the ideal candidate would take a share in the weekend rota which is currently 1 in 6 (9-6 Saturday, 9-12 Sunday). A full time role would involve working 40 hours per week. We're happy to support part time applications as well. 

Our team is composed of 7 full time Vets, 10 strong RVN team, 3 ACAs and 4 SVNs. The clinical team is complimented by a PM as well as a dedicated reception team. Our team boasts a wide range of expertise, we have a certificate holder in imaging, as well as our CD that is a member of the faculty of Homeopathy. We have away workshop days annually and have covered topics such as wellbeing, mindfulness, and communication. We have a wellbeing coach available to our team members.  Our clinical director is passionate about wellbeing in the workplace as well as personal and professional development.  You will receive regular one to one time with him to enable adequate time to reflect on your progress and ensure that you are on the right development pathway.  CPD is encouraged and our team often go en masse to conferences to combine CPD with team bonding! Certificates can be funded for the right candidate. 

We are situated in picturesque North West Leeds. We have excellent travel links as we’re very close to Leeds Bradford airport and within easy reach of Leeds, Harrogate and York whilst on the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales countryside. We truly have something for everyone! We can offer you the chance to immerse yourself in the peace and serenity of the Yorkshire countryside, or perhaps you’d prefer the vibrant and booming student culture within Leeds City. 

We have 5 fully equipped rooms for general consults, prep room and separate theatre, separate cat and dog wards, a separate waiting area for feline patients. Our facilities offer an extensive array of medical equipment, and we aim to tailor our roles to suit your clinical interests and professional development. We have a second branch equipped with two consult rooms, recovery kennels, prep and theatre. 

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: