Veterinary Surgeon - Whitby

Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal & Equine

Whitby, North Yorkshire | Independent, Family-Run Practice

Overview

An established, family-owned independent practice in the iconic seaside town of Whitby is looking to welcome an additional Veterinary Surgeon to their team. Trusted by the local community for over 70 years, this RCVS-accredited, Gold Award Cat Friendly Clinic has been caring for generations of clients and their animals since opening its doors in 1946.

Practice

This 4.5‑vet practice has a loyal client base and a varied caseload:

• 85 % small animal / 15 % equine
• Ideal for a vet confident in both disciplines, or a small‑animal vet open to training in equine
• Opportunity for a leadership or Clinical Director‑style role, helping to provide cover and balance alongside the current Clinical Director

The team works across two successful sites:

• The main Whitby practice
• A nearby branch clinic attended on a rota basis during weekday afternoons (4 pm–6 pm), focusing on routine GP work only

Facilities & Clinical Work

The practice is fully equipped and well invested in:

• Digital and dental X‑ray
• Endoscopy and bronchoscopy
• SonoScape ProPet 80 ultrasound
• In‑house laboratory
• Purpose‑built clinic with 3 consult rooms, 2 prep rooms and a dedicated X‑ray suite

Clinical work includes:

• Orthopaedics
• Routine and emergency soft tissue surgery
• Dentistry
• A varied and interesting medical caseload

The practice also serves as a nurse training centre and supports two new graduates through a GDP programme, fostering a collaborative and mentoring culture. Partnerships with the British Divers Marine Life Rescue and a local wildlife sanctuary offer opportunities to be involved in unique and meaningful cases.

Working Week

Designed with wellbeing and sustainability in mind:

• 4‑day week with a fixed day off
• 1:4 Saturdays (9 am–1 pm)
• 1:4 nights on call, always supported by a nurse
• Dedicated daily admin time and a scheduled lunch break
• Diary structure praised by the Practice Standards Inspector for supporting wellbeing

Hours:

• Monday–Thursday: 8.30 am–7 pm
• Friday: 8.30 am–5 pm
• Bank holidays shared, with time off in lieu for any worked

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000 – £75,000 DOE
• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Paid birthday leave
• Additional holiday accrued annually (up to 5 extra days)
• RCVS, BSAVA, BVA and VDS fees paid
• One additional membership funded
• Unlimited CPD (within reason and aligned with practice development)
• On‑call accommodation available if required

Culture & Lifestyle

This is a warm, welcoming and genuinely close‑knit team who enjoy spending time together, from beach huts in summer to seaside saunas. The exceptional coastal lifestyle in Whitby offers paddleboarding, kayaking, wild swimming, dramatic coastal walks and rich historical sites such as Whitby Abbey and the 199 steps.

What’s Next

This is a rare opportunity to join a practice where vets are truly valued, supported, and encouraged to grow—both professionally and personally. For those looking for fulfilling clinical work alongside an exceptional quality of life, this could be the perfect fit. The practice would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email l.thorpe@purovets.

To view all our vacancies, visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/. If 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-56596