Dental Vet - Full or Part Time

Linnaeus; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary healthcare group in Dewsbury seeks a dedicated Dental Veterinary Surgeon. The role offers up to £70,000 salary, a welcome bonus, and a supportive team environment at a 24-hour accredited hospital. You will perform dental procedures with the aid of specialized staff, while also managing evening consultations. Benefits include extensive CPD support, 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, and more. This is a unique opportunity to join a compassionate team and enhance animal care in a well-equipped facility.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Wellness program including eye-care vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Veterinary surgeon with a strong dental bias or substantial experience in the field.
• Ability to perform high-level first-opinion dental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform dentistry and assist with first-opinion procedures.
• Consult with clients during evening consultations.
• Work alongside a specialised dental nurse and RVN team.

Skills

Strong dental bias

Experience in veterinary surgery

Education

Dental certification (or studying towards)

Job description

Job Title: Dental Veterinary Surgeon

Salary: Up to £70,000 (dependent on experience) £2,500 welcome bonus available

Location: Calder Vets - Dewsbury Hospital

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time - 4 days a week plus one in four Saturdays.

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking a veterinary surgeon with a strong dental bias to work alongside the team at our 24‑hour Tier III accredited hospital in Dewsbury. The ideal candidate would have, or be studying towards, a dental certification, although consideration will be given to someone with strong experience in the field. The dental suite is well‑equipped with all the kit needed for performing high‑level first‑opinion procedures alongside more advanced surgeries. You will be working alongside a specialised dental nurse and an experienced, driven RVN team.

The rota is four days a week plus one‑in‑four Saturdays. Your days at the hospital will be spent performing dentistry and helping out with other first‑opinion procedures if needed, followed by evening consultations. There is no OOH commitment as the site runs a separate night team. Bank holidays are usually one per year and allocated primarily on a voluntary basis with TOIL.

Salary for the role is up to £70k DOE and skill level. Ideally, we are looking for a full‑time veterinary surgeon but are willing to discuss part‑time arrangements with the right candidate. CPD allowance is £2k per annum as standard, but certification is encouraged and funded by individual discussion.

The clinic has been awarded outstanding in all categories in the Practice Standards Award Scheme. We offer a range of mid‑tier surgeries on site and have a brand‑new CT scanner plus top‑spec ultrasonography and radiography. The clinic is town centre‑based and offers good public transport options but is also surrounded by lovely countryside and good links to cities such as Leeds and Wakefield for anyone considering relocation.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• CPD allowance and 4 days each year to attend events plus Linnaeus CPD Programme (including certificate holder level CPD)
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programme
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E‑car salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellness program including:
  • Employee assistance program
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Free annual Flu jab
  • Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

Calder Vets 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 6,000 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 individuals but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with Paige in the recruitment team at [e-mail].

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