About Bishopton Vets
When Bishopton Vets first opened its doors in 1943, we were a small practice serving rural North Yorkshire. Fast forward 80+ years, and we’re now one of the region’s largest independent practices – but our heart hasn’t changed. We remain rooted in our community, guided by our values, and proud to be independently owned and run.
Our RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital in Ripon serves as the central hub for our farm and pig team, and provides 24/7 emergency care for pet owners. Supported by four welcoming branch surgeries in Thirsk, Northallerton, Easingwold, and Pateley Bridge, the hospital also offers advanced referral services, including orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, ultrasound, cardiology, ophthalmology, and laparoscopy.
Our team brings together Advanced Practitioners, RVNs, student nurses, and our support staff – all working together to deliver exceptional veterinary care while maintaining that down-to-earth Yorkshire spirit.
In our small animal department, we are proud to be an ISFM Gold Cat Friendly Clinic and Zero Pain accredited, reflecting our commitment to excellence, comfort, and the highest standards of care for every patient.
About The Role - Small Animal Vet
Closing Date: Sat 28th February 2026
Location: Ripon
If you’re looking for variety, teamwork, and the chance to grow clinically while enjoying a great quality of life outside work, you’ll fit right in here.
We’re looking for a Small Animal Vet Surgeon to join our team. Some post-graduate experience would be ideal, but what matters most is passion, motivation, and a desire to develop in a supportive, forward-thinking practice.
This is a day role, primarily based at our hospital but with the chance to spend time in our branches, so you get the best of both worlds: the buzz of a hospital caseload and the quieter, community feel of a smaller site.
You’ll work a 4-day week, with a current weekend rota of just 1:5, with a day off in lieu. Part-time options are also available.
We’re proud to run our own out-of-hours service, giving patients and clients the benefit of true case continuity. We currently operate a blended rota of cover comprising of dedicated night vets and members of the day team who enjoy the opportunity to experience the varied caseload that night work brings.
What we can offer you?
Holiday
31 days holiday includes 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata)
Benefits
We do everything we can to look after our team including:
Salary of £35,000 to £65,000 depending on experience
CPD: Annual allowance of £2,000 (or £2,500 if AP) + 5 days (pro rata), with certificates encouraged & supported
Professional fees paid for RCVS, VDS, BVA plus one other membership
Pension Scheme – the 'People’s Pension’ (5% employee and 3% employer contributions)
Access to private medical insurance & medical cash plan
‘Perkbox’ rewards, recognitions and discounts
Social/Team events throughout the year
Wellbeing initiatives, including access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
Team pet discount scheme
One paid volunteering day per year
Cycle to Work scheme
Why you should come and work for us?
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARES values: clinical excellence, adaptability, respect, education and sustainability. We are passionate about providing the very best service for our clients and patients, and being independent allows us to invest in our team and facilities in order to ensure we can do so.
We don’t just talk about values – we live them. Our CARES vision guides everything we do: Clinical Excellence, Adaptability, Respect, Education, and Sustainability.
Clinical excellence & support
• Join a 16-strong FTE small animal vet team, including RCVS Advanced Practitioners and certificate holders in small animal surgery (soft tissue & orthopaedics), feline medicine, chronic pain management & acupuncture, and small animal practice.
• Ongoing professional development is fully supported, with mentorship, training, and access to the latest techniques and best practices.
• Regular journal clubs, clinical governance meetings, case discussions, and clinical club sessions ensure knowledge is shared and outcomes are continually improved.
• Excellent facilities and equipment, including upgraded ultrasound, laparoscopy, video endoscopy, an in-house lab, and a fortnightly visiting CT service.
Culture & community
Life at Bishopton isn’t all work; we know how to have fun too. From Bishy Bingo nights, quiz evenings and bowling trips, to charity runs and craft clubs, there’s always something going on. Each summer, we join Ripon’s St Wilfrid’s Procession, where the whole team picks a theme, designs a float, and gets creative with costumes (yes, we’ve been pirates and Oompa Loompas!). Many of our team have been with us for years because here, you’re not just part of a workplace, you’re part of a community.
How to apply
Full or part-time applications welcome.
If this sounds like the right fit for you then please apply with your CV and covering letter to Sam Milner at careers@bishoptonvets.co.uk
