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17/02/2026

Veterinary Practice on Gabriola in British Columbia for sale. Build the Clinic (and Life) You’ve Always Imagined.

Tucked away on the stunning Gulf Island of Gabriola, just a 20-minute ferry ride from Nanaimo, sits a rare opportunity: a profitable, well-loved veterinary practice ready for its next chapter, and a new owner with vision.

This small animal-focused clinic currently supports one full-time veterinarian, alongside one receptionist and two part-time AHTs. While the practice is primarily small animal, the local community includes hobby farms and horses, offering the flexibility to remain small animal only or add light mixed work if desired. Large animal support already exists on the island, so the choice is entirely yours.

Financially, the practice is rock-solid. Gross revenue last year exceeded $1 million, with a net profit of approximately $300,000. This is a proven business with a loyal client base and consistent demand, not a fixer-upper, but a strong foundation to build upon.

Clinically, the practice is well equipped and delivers both medicine and surgery, supported by digital X-ray with a new IDEXX processor, plus in-house CBC and chemistry analysers. Everything needed to practice excellent, modern veterinary medicine is already in place.

The current premises, located beside the owner’s home, have served the island well, but the community is growing. For that reason, the ideal sale is of the business itself, allowing a new owner to relocate and design a purpose-built clinic that truly matches the island’s expanding population.

A lease of the existing building is available to ensure a smooth transition, and Gabriola offers plenty of residential homes for sale and commercial spaces for lease.
Gabriola Island has a year-round population of around 4,500, doubling through the summer months. Nanaimo (the nearest coastal city) is a 20-minute floatplane ride or a one-hour fast ferry to downtown Vancouver.

Please contact recruitment@vetfinders.co.uk.

17/02/2026

Veterinary Surgeon – Aldeburgh, Suffolk
£45k–£65k.

This is a thriving, independent, 100% companion animal GP practice on the beautiful Suffolk coast. Opened in 2020 and now five years strong, they are proud of what they’ve built: a calm, efficient, modern clinic where excellent medicine and excellent work-life balance genuinely coexist.

20-minute consults.
Brilliant organisation and proactive scheduling.
CT, DR X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, in-house lab.
Three theatres (including a dedicated dental suite)
Already performing lap spays.
Trusted peripatetic surgeon for orthopedics and major soft tissue procedures.
RVN’s trained and confident with schedule 3 procedures (including CT scanning).
The Role
4 days (40 hours) or 3 days (30 hours)
1 in 4 Saturdays (8:30–12, sole charge)
Zero OOH — ever
£45k–£65k depending on experience
5 weeks holiday + BH, RCVS + VDS paid
Healthshield cash plan and private medical insurance
£1,500 CPD (Happily support more when mutually beneficial)
They even offer a modern four-bedroom accommodation to help you settle in.
You’ll enjoy a well-balanced mix of consults and ops. Ops are typically 4 per day, ranging from neutering and dentals to soft-tissue surgery and lap spays. Efficiency matters, not because they rush, but because they want everyone to finish on time, every time.

Aldeburgh is postcard-pretty, cultured, relaxed, and wonderfully safe.
Think beach walks, boutique shops, world-class arts at Snape Maltings, coastal hikes, wildlife reserves, sailing, paddle-boarding, and exceptional fish & chips
The Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB is right on your doorstep.

So, what's next?
Please send your CV to recruitment@vetfinders.co.uk. It doesn’t matter if it’s not up to date, we will come back to you.

17/02/2026

Veterinary Surgeon. West Yorkshire. £38k - £60k DOE.

The Independent Difference

The vision here is refreshingly simple: providing top-tier clinical care to the local community without the pressure of a boardroom looking over your shoulder. As an independent, RCVS-accredited nurse training practice, the focus is on doing what is right for the pet and the owner, not hitting monthly targets. With over 100 years of combined experience across a friendly team of five, there is always a mentor nearby to talk through a complex case or offer a second opinion.

A Modern Practice
While the values might be traditional, the equipment is anything but. The practice is fully loaded for the curious clinician, featuring flexible and rigid endoscopy, digital radiography, and Doppler ultrasonography. Because dermatology, cardiology, and advanced surgeries (like TTA, MPL, and BOAS) are managed in-house, clinicians enjoy total continuity of care and a supportive learning environment where skills actually grow.

The Lifestyle Balance
The schedule is designed to let you truly breathe. A 4.5-day week is standard, with a 1-in-5 Saturday rotation, and no OOH’s. Even better, the Friday after a worked weekend is a half-day, ensuring that "work-life balance" is more than just a buzzword.
Splitting your time between the two branches offers a rewarding mix: consults and surgery at Yeadon, and consults only at Pudsey. While an experienced vet would be preferred, a kind, empathetic, and a genuine team player matters just as much.
Nestled between the two branches, you’ll enjoy the very best of the region.

The Package
Salary: £38,000 – £60,000 (DOE) plus a monthly bonus scheme.
Support: Full GDP mentorship for new graduates, plus VDS/RCVS fees covered.
Perks: Simply Health insurance, pension, and staff pets treated at cost price.
CPD: Fully funded and actively encouraged.
Leave: 30 days including bank holidays.

So, what’s next?
Please send your CV to recruitment@vetfinders.co.uk. It doesn’t matter if it’s not up to date, we will come back to you.

17/02/2026

Mixed Vet Surgeon
£32k - £65k DOE

They are one of Northern Ireland’s few remaining independent clinics, proudly serving families and four-legged companions since 1949. Their caseload is a true mix of large animal, small animal, exotics, poultry, and a touch of equine, which keeps the work varied, interesting, and never short of those cases you’ll talk about for years.

They are committed to providing exceptional care year-round, including a reliable 24/7 out-of-hours service.

Thanks to steady growth and a loyal client base, they’ll be opening a brand-new, purpose-built veterinary surgery in summer 2026

Right now, they are looking for mixed vets who naturally gravitate toward one area, whether that’s farm work, pets, or equine.

�A role here can be shaped around your strengths and interests, with the chance to enjoy:
The freedom to follow your preferred clinical interests.
True mixed-practice variety without being stretched too thin.
A supportive team environment for both experienced vets and new grads.

They are very open to tailoring the role around your interests, and are equally happy to consider experienced clinicians or new graduates who want the reassurance of a friendly, hands-on team behind them. Flexibility is built in from the start: full-time, part-time, or something in between, they can make it work.

Life here feels balanced in all the ways that matter. Magherafelt itself is a lively mid-sized town with great schools, modern sports and leisure facilities, and the kind of infrastructure that makes everyday life easy. It also happens to sit in one of the best-connected spots in Northern Ireland

They offer a competitive package that includes accommodation, a company van, and your professional fees.

So, what's next?
Please send your CV to recruitment@vetfinders.co.uk. It doesn’t matter if it’s not up to date, we will come back to you.

16/02/2026

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Please send your CV to recruitment@vetfinders.co.uk. It doesn’t matter if it’s not up to date, we will come back to you.

16/02/2026

Veterinarian. Live and work on the Yorkshire Coast in Whitby,
Salary £40k - £65k DOE.

We’re working with a long-established, family-owned independent practice in the iconic seaside town of Whitby. This 5 vet practice has been trusted by the local community for over 70 years, since opening its doors in 1946. They are now looking to recruit an additional vet to join their team. The caseload is predominantly small animal 85% with 15% equine work, so you will need to have experience in both.

They also work closely with the British Divers Marine Life Rescue and a local wildlife sanctuary, giving you the chance to be part of some truly meaningful and memorable cases.
What the working week looks like:
4-day week with a fixed day off.
Early finish every Friday.
1:5 weekend rota.
1 night per week on call (always with a nurse).
Dedicated daily admin time and a scheduled lunch break.
A diary structure praised by the Practice Standards Inspector for supporting wellbeing, breaks, and catch-up time.
The culture here is warm, close-knit, and genuinely welcoming. The team enjoys spending time together, whether that’s over a shared meal, relaxing at their beach hut in summer, or trying out local activities.

If you want to try paddleboarding, kayaking, wild swimming, seaside saunas, or simply watching a spectacular Whitby sunset with your favourite drink in hand, you’ll fit right in.

Whitby itself is a gem, historic, charming, full of character, and surrounded by some of the best scenery in the UK. With the North York Moors National Park on your doorstep, miles of coastal walks, and famous landmarks like Whitby Abbey and the 199 steps (which was the inspiration for Bram Stoker's ”Dracula” ), life outside work can be as adventurous or as peaceful as you want it to be.

So, what's next?
Please send your CV to recruitment@vetfinders.co.uk. It doesn’t matter if it’s not up to date, we will come back to you.

16/02/2026

Locum Vet Surgeon.
NSW. Buronga. Australia.
$120 p/h. Plus a car and a houseboat as your home.

Ready for a locum role that feels more like a life chapter than a job?

From 1st May to 31st July 2026 (and likely the same each year), join a long-standing small animal clinic on two riverfront acres in Buronga NSW. Where your commute is a stroll along the Murray River, and your bed rocks gently on a houseboat in the marina.

You’ll earn $120 per hour and enjoy shorter days than most clinics: Tuesdays 8:30–4:30, Wednesdays 8:30–6:00, Thursdays 8:30–4:30, and Saturdays 8:30–12:30.

After-hours is light, usually nothing between 7pm and 7am, with the odd emergency or quick phone call for a trusted client. It’s sole charge, but never lonely: their Practice Manager (Cert IV, 25 years in the clinic) anchors the team alongside a nurse-receptionist, a groomer, and kennel staff.

The work is the kind that keeps skills sharp and days satisfying. Dogs and cats are their mainstay, with the occasional horse or unexpected visitor from the surrounding countryside. All patients are seen onsite, no home visits, in a clinic built to do things well.

You’ll handle routine desexing, dentistry, lump removals, wound management and, for rescue patients, the occasional femoral head removal or amputation. We keep patient numbers to about 30 a day, so care is never rushed.

Alongside conventional care, they offer veterinary chiropractic, Chinese medicine, acupuncture, behaviour programs, treadmill rehab, and a heated hydrotherapy pool. If you’ve got interest or skills in these areas, you’ll feel right at home.

The setting is a pleasure to work in: paddocks and an undercover dressage arena, shaded yards for up to 30 dogs, and an air-conditioned equine barn that doubles as an all-weather workspace.

So, what’s next?
Please send your CV to recruitment@vetfinders.co.uk. It doesn’t matter if it’s not up to date, we will come back to you.

16/02/2026

Veterinarian. $90k - $130k. The Whitsundays.

Create a career that fulfills you and a lifestyle that frees you.

Based in Proserpine in the heart of the Whitsundays, this is a mixed practice that puts medicine and people first. Their focus is simple: give vets the space to practice high-quality clinical work while their support systems handle the rest.

What you will love:
Support that lets you work smarter. Their nurses manage consult notes, and client updates; a mobile nurse backs you up in the field; and after-hours triage is handled so you’re not left answering everything alone.

Built-in professional development. CPD support for conferences and courses, visiting specialists in ortho, soft tissue, dentistry and imaging, plus mentoring and hands-on training to help you grow at your own pace.

A team culture that actually matters. Motivated, collaborative people who check in, celebrate wins, and keep morale real. They hold social events and build a workplace that feels human, not corporate.

True roster flexibility. Family-friendly shifts, Part Time welcome, sensible rostering to help you maintain a life outside of work.

What’s in it for you?
They match pay to experience, include super and bonuses, and offer after-hours work that can add roughly $12k–$15k a year if you want the extra income. More importantly, you’ll be recognised and supported, never left to burn out. You’ll have the chance to expand your skills, try new approaches, and enjoy a practice that takes your career seriously.

Live next to the Great Barrier Reef and world-famous Whitehaven Beach. Spend your time diving, sailing, or hiking rainforest trails. Advance your career while living the lifestyle others only dream about.

So, what’s next?
Please send your CV to recruitment@vetfinders.co.uk. It doesn’t matter if it’s not up to date, we will come back to you.

16/02/2026

Veterinarian in Sunny Brisbane

Up to $150k
6 Weeks Leave and Zero OOH

Family-owned and serving its community for over 16 years

Bring your talent, we’ll bring the support, sunshine, and a new life you’ll love.

Please send your CV to recruitment@vetfinders.co.uk. It doesn’t matter if it’s not up to date, we will come back to you.

13/02/2026

Veterinary Surgeon – Aldeburgh, Suffolk
£45k–£65k.

This is a thriving, independent, 100% companion animal GP practice on the beautiful Suffolk coast. Opened in 2020 and now five years strong, they are proud of what they’ve built: a calm, efficient, modern clinic where excellent medicine and excellent work-life balance genuinely coexist.

20-minute consults.
Brilliant organisation and proactive scheduling.
CT, DR X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, in-house lab.
Three theatres (including a dedicated dental suite)
Already performing lap spays.
Trusted peripatetic surgeon for orthopedics and major soft tissue procedures.
RVN’s trained and confident with schedule 3 procedures (including CT scanning).

The Role
4 days (40 hours) or 3 days (30 hours)
1 in 4 Saturdays (8:30–12, sole charge)
Zero OOH — ever
£45k–£65k depending on experience
5 weeks holiday + BH, RCVS + VDS paid
Healthshield cash plan and private medical insurance
£1,500 CPD (Happily support more when mutually beneficial)

They even offer a modern four-bedroom accommodation to help you settle in.
You’ll enjoy a well-balanced mix of consults and ops. Ops are typically 4 per day, ranging from neutering and dentals to soft-tissue surgery and lap spays. Efficiency matters, not because they rush, but because they want everyone to finish on time, every time.

Aldeburgh is postcard-pretty, cultured, relaxed, and wonderfully safe.
Think beach walks, boutique shops, world-class arts at Snape Maltings, coastal hikes, wildlife reserves, sailing, paddle-boarding, and exceptional fish & chips
The Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB is right on your doorstep.

So, what's next?
Please send your CV to recruitment@vetfinders.co.uk. It doesn’t matter if it’s not up to date, we will come back to you.

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