Job Title: Medical/Hospital Veterinary Surgeon

Location: Calder Vets Dewsbury Hospital

Hours: 40 hours per week, including 1 in 4 weekends (Days only)

Salary: £60,000 per year (Depending on experience)

Are you an experienced vet who enjoys doing high level workup?

Are you looking for your next role in a supportive environment that offers a variety of interesting cases?

If this sounds like you, then look no further than Calder Vets!

Why join us?

Join our RCVS accredited Schedule 3 hospital with the latest diagnostic tools and the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled and experienced veterinary teamFocus on high level workup and a variety of interesting medical cases, including non-routine consultations and assessments that will give you the opportunity to continuously develop in your roleProvide inpatient care, making plans and carrying out assessments for our hospitalised petsFeel supported by our dedicated Night team of vets and nurses who will take over your cases at the end of the dayKeen to expand your knowledge and skills? Whether this means helping you achieve a Certificate or progressing towards a Leadership role, we are here to support your ambitions!

The team

At Calder Vets we have a fantastic team across all of our sites, and we adopt a truly supportive team culture where we value collaboration and open communication. We have a large vet team and are supported by fantastic nursing and front-of-house teams, and many of our vets are working towards certificates in surgery, imaging, dermatology, cardiology and ophthalmology. We have a long established reputation for clinical excellence and are looking for a colleague who shares in our core values.

What we’re looking for

Degree in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent and RCVS registrationPrevious experience working in a hospital environmentExperience with ultrasound scanningA confident individual who enjoys all elements of their role, including medical workup, consulting and inpatient careExisting certifications would be ideal, but not essential

What we offer

5-weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leaveRelocation supportRCVS and VDS fees paidEmployer contribution pension schemeLife assuranceE-car salary sacrifice schemeEnhanced equal family leave and sickness payWellness programmeExtensive internal and funded external CPDRecruitment referral reward scheme

Calder 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 Calder Veterinary, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk.