Job Description

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.

Job Title:

Veterinary Surgeon

Salary:

Up to 55,000 (Dependent upon experience)

Location:

Parkhill Vets (Wetherby, West Yorkshire)

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-time (Would consider Part-time applicants 30hrs minimum)

Hours

: 40 hours (4-day week) with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings. No OOH or on-call.

Your role and responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon to start in December 2025. Your role would be over a 4-day working week with shifts 8.30am to 6.30pm or 8am - 6pm with one day off a week. Our current rota allows for regular 4-day weekends too.


We are a progressive Small Animal Practice in Wetherby, which is within the 'golden triangle' of Yorkshire with easy access to Leeds, York and Harrogate.


We actively encourage CPD, and our team has certificates in Medicine, ECC, Surgery and GP with 2 other vets currently studying towards their ophthalmology and medicine certificates.


Our practice is well equipped with ultrasound (including echocardiogram table), digital radiographs, laparoscopic surgical equipment, full dental suite with x-rays, endoscopy/rhinoscopy, tonometer, slit lamp, stance analyser and of course, a great coffee machine!


We are an accredited dog friendly practice and have gained Silver ISFM Cat Friendly status.


Our team is what makes Parkhill such a great place to work. In fact, 4 of our staff members have been here over 20 years.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave RCVS and VDS fees paid External CPD funded Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Life Assurance Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave E-car salary sacrifice scheme Employer contribution pension scheme Wellness program including: + Employee assistance program
+ Eyecare voucher scheme
+ Free annual Flu jab
+ Cycle to work scheme
Recruitment referral reward scheme Relocation support

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone. For more information, click here.

About the Practice

Parkhill Vets is a vibrant, progressive-thinking, tier 2, 100% SA practice situated in an idyllic rural setting just on the outskirts of the lovely market town of Wetherby. Wetherby is situated in the 'golden triangle' of Yorkshire with easy access to Leeds, York and Harrogate. A 15-minute drive gets you to each one with all its amenities and attractions.


The practice was purpose built and completed in March 2012 and provides an excellent place to come to work with ample free staff parking. We have a small paddock to the rear of the practice where we sit and sunbathe in the summer during breaks. Our more athletic members of staff frequently go for runs or bike rides in the vicinity of the practice or take a more leisurely stroll on a dog walk on some of the nearby tracks and trails.


Our nursing team is excellent with a range of skills to augment those of out vets. We are a nurse training practice as well although we are currently blessed with lots of registered veterinary nurses.


Our practice is very well equipped with:

A full in-house lab Ultrasound Echocardiography Digital radiography Digital dental radiography Endoscopy Laparoscopy Arthroscopy Tonometry ECG Ortho kit for TTA and TPLO Laser Stance analyser and PRP centrifuge Slit lamp biomicroscope

If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with ophelia.hinds@linnaeusgroup.co.uk


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Parkhill Veterinary is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.


At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You'll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best - care for pets.


We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.


All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Park Hill Veterinary, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk.


We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing - valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk