Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a full-time permanent position for an experienced or newly qualified Veterinary Surgeon with a strong surgical focus. You’ll be joining Calder Vets Dewsbury Hospital, a purpose-built primary care and referral facility in West Yorkshire, as part of a dynamic team that thrives on clinical engagement and professional growth. With no out-of-hours night duties (the practice has a dedicated, on-site night team), you’ll focus on high-quality daytime surgery and primary care, though some weekend day work is required.

Based at the Dewsbury hospital, you’ll work in a modern facility equipped with fully stocked theatres, CT imaging, ultrasound, X-ray, and a dedicated dental suite. The practice runs 15-minute consultation slots as standard, giving you space to deliver thorough, unhurried care. You’ll be part of a large veterinary team supported by exceptional nursing and front-of-house staff, many of whom are pursuing surgical certificates or advanced practitioner credentials themselves.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide primary care consultations and clinical assessment across small animal cases
• Perform routine and non-routine surgical procedures, with scope to advance into soft tissue, orthopaedic, laparoscopic, and endoscopic work
• Contribute to the practice’s referral work, including intermediate-tier referrals seen on-site
• Participate in clinical case discussions and knowledge-sharing with colleagues
• Deliver preventative healthcare, dentistry, and imaging interpretation
• Support the team’s commitment to clinical excellence and Cat-Friendly standards (Silver accreditation)
• Contribute to weekend day rota as required

Requirements

• Veterinary degree registrable in the UK with full MRCVS status
• Surgical Certificate or currently working towards one (desirable but not essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong team ethos and collaborative approach to practice
• Can-do attitude, determination, and positivity
• Organisational skills and ability to manage a varied caseload

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience), plus welcome bonus available
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, plus additional birthday leave
• RCVS and VDS fees fully paid
• CPD allowance of 4 days per year to attend external events, plus access to comprehensive Linnaeus online CPD programme (including certificate-holder level courses)
• Career progression opportunities with support for professional qualifications
• Staff discount schemes
• Life assurance and enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme and cycle-to-work scheme
• Wellness programme including employee assistance programme, eyecare vouchers, free annual flu jab, and on-site mental health advisors
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

About the Practice

Calder Vets operates 8 clinics across South and West Yorkshire, anchored by the 24/7 Tier 3 Hospital in Dewsbury. The practice has built a long-standing reputation for clinical excellence, with a strong commitment to both primary care and intermediate referral work. The Dewsbury facility is purpose-built with separate cat and dog reception areas, air-conditioned consulting rooms, spacious staff facilities, and a comprehensive range of diagnostic and surgical equipment including CT, ultrasound, digital X-ray, and dedicated theatres.

Calder Vets is part of Linnaeus, which is owned by Mars Veterinary Health—the world’s largest family-owned veterinary company. The practice prioritises sustainability (recently awarded Investors in the Environment Bronze status), staff wellbeing, and a culture where associates feel empowered to contribute ideas. The team actively engages in clinical discussions, social events, and professional development, with many colleagues pursuing advanced qualifications.