At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality care to a varied caseload of small animals and collaborate with a supportive team.
- Company: Join IVC Evidensia, the UK's leading veterinary care group focused on happier animals and owners.
- Benefits: Earn up to £65,000, enjoy a £2,000 welcome bonus, and access generous annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible working hours, funded learning opportunities, and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal care while developing your skills in a progressive environment.
- Qualifications: Veterinary degree and RCVS registration, with experience in clinical practice preferred.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 65000 £ per year.
Salary up to £65,000 plus £2,000 Welcome Bonus plus £3,000 Relocation Allowance.
At Holly House, you’ll be joining a well-established, progressive practice offering both general practice and mid-tier referral services, with certificate-holder–led departments in surgery, dentistry, and exotics. The caseload is varied and worked up to a high clinical standard, giving you great exposure to both routine and more complex cases. The practice is fully equipped with advanced diagnostics including CT Scanner, X-ray, ultrasound, laparoscopy, and endoscopy, alongside purpose-built consulting rooms, an isolation ward, and a spacious prep and theatre suite. High standards of care are supported by multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring and a ventilator. Based in north Leeds near Roundhay Park with excellent transport links, the large and supportive team includes 16 vets, a strong nursing team, and dedicated emergency care staff, providing wraparound support across hospital, GP clinics, and an exotics-only service.
IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload. You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.
40 hours over 4 days per week and a share of the bank holiday rota, planned in advance. 1:6 weekends with toil given in lieu. Fully flexible role with work across surgical, medical, and emergency departments with some exotic work if desired. Duties include consulting, client care, routine and complex procedures, triage, routine and complex inpatient care, and running diagnostic tests (lab/radiography/CT) across a range of species (cats/dogs/rabbits/reptiles/birds/small mammals).
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:
- Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
- Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
- A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
- Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
How We’ll Support You
At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
- Funded learning and development, including access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses
- Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
- Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
Up to £65,000 DOE, Up to £2,000 welcome bonus, 6.6 weeks annual leave, £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave, Cycle to Work scheme, Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme, Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, Discounted staff pet care, Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers.
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