Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to join Calder Vets in Denby Dale as a full-time veterinary surgeon focused entirely on daytime consultations. You’ll work 40 hours over four days with a manageable 1:4 weekend rota (daytime only) – and crucially, no overnight on-call commitments. A dedicated 24-hour emergency team at the Dewsbury hospital handles all out-of-hours care, so you can genuinely switch off when your shift ends.

You’ll be supported by a loyal, long-standing client base and have direct access to excellent clinical backup from the main Dewsbury hospital and nearby Paragon Veterinary Referrals. This supportive environment is perfect for building meaningful relationships with clients and their pets whilst knowing you’re never managing complex cases alone.

The practice is part of the Linnaeus group and holds Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation (Denby Dale Bronze level), reflecting a genuine commitment to progressive, compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality first-opinion consultations across all small animal species
• Build and maintain strong client relationships within the Denby Dale community
• Collaborate with the nursing team and wider practice network on clinical cases
• Contribute to a supportive, case-discussion-focused team culture
• Utilise state-of-the-art facilities including CT scanner, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and dental suite for diagnostics and treatment
• Engage in ongoing professional development, supported by certificate funding

Requirements

• Veterinary degree registrable in the UK with full MRCVS status
• Highly experienced and confident across all areas of first-opinion small animal practice
• Excellent communication skills and genuine passion for client care
• Strong team ethos with a positive, can-do attitude
• Flexibility – the practice is open to flexible hours for the right candidate

Benefits

• Work-life balance: 40-hour weeks over four days, daytime-only weekend rota, no overnight on-call
• Salary & welcome: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus £2,000 welcome bonus
• Leave: 5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Professional support: RCVS and VDS fees paid; extensive internal and funded external CPD; certificate support and funding actively encouraged
• Pension & protection: Employer contribution pension scheme; life assurance
• Wellbeing & extras: Generous staff discount; e-car salary sacrifice scheme; enhanced equal family leave; relocation support available
• Clinical resources: Access to CT scanner, digital X-ray, ultrasound, hydrotherapy & rehabilitation unit, in-house laboratory, state-of-the-art dental suite, and Cryopen

About the Practice

Calder Vets is a forward-thinking small animal practice in Denby Dale, part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health – the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. The team is passionate about clinical excellence, client care, patient care, teamwork, development, and positivity. The practice hosts a wide range of clinical interests including dermatology, dentistry, surgery, and imaging, with team members holding multiple certificates.

Being part of Linnaeus means you’ll join a network of over 6,000 associates across the UK and Ireland with access to specialists, development opportunities, and a comprehensive wellbeing package. The group is committed to fostering inclusive, diverse culture and is Investors in Environment (iiE) Silver Accreditation 2025 certified, reflecting environmental responsibility alongside clinical excellence.