Veterinary Surgeon (surgical bias) - Dewsbury

Purosearch; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in England is looking for a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon with a strong surgical focus to join their dynamic team. The position offers an attractive salary of up to £65,000 per year, full support for ongoing professional development, and allows for a great work-life balance without out-of-hours duties. You’ll work in a purpose-built hospital with comprehensive facilities, and have the opportunity to be part of a collaborative team committed to clinical excellence.

Benefits

Salary up to £65,000

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance and 4 CPD days per year

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

Wellness programme

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree registrable in the UK enabling full MRCVS status.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive, proactive, and determined approach.
• Strong team ethos.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive, collaborative environment prioritising clinical excellence and professional growth.
• Work with a dedicated on-site night team, contributing to some weekend shifts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong team ethos

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Veterinary degree registrable in the UK

Job description

Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon – Strong Surgical Focus
Location: West Yorkshire
Type: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours)

Key Highlights

• Attractive Salary: Up to £65,000 per year (dependent on experience) plus a welcome bonus available
• Surgical Focus: Opportunity to work in a primary care setting with a strong emphasis on surgery, ideal for candidates with or pursuing a Surgical Certificate
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative, friendly, and experienced veterinary team with regular case discussions and social engagement
• Comprehensive Facilities: Work in a purpose‑built hospital with modern consulting rooms, fully equipped theatres, imaging (X‑ray, ultrasound, CT), and a Silver Cat Friendly status
• Professional Development & Work-Life Balance: Access to CPD allowance, internal training programmes, career progression opportunities, no out-of-hours duties, and generous holiday and wellbeing support

About the Role

An RCVS-accredited hospital is seeking a motivated Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon with a strong surgical focus to join a dynamic team. The role is ideal for someone looking to work in a supportive, collaborative environment where clinical excellence and professional growth are prioritised.

Key Requirements

• Veterinary degree registrable in the UK, enabling full MRCVS status
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive, proactive, and determined approach
• Strong team ethos
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

There are no out-of-hours duties, thanks to a dedicated on-site night team; some contribution to weekend shifts is required.

The Team and Practice

The practice prioritises clinical excellence, client and patient care, and adherence to core values. Many clinics are Cat‑Friendly, with a minimum of 15‑minute consults. The group operates 8 clinics across South and West Yorkshire, including a 24/7 Tier 3 Hospital, providing comprehensive primary care services such as consultations, preventative healthcare, vaccinations, routine and non‑routine surgery, dentistry, and imaging (X‑ray, ultrasound). Advanced services include laparoscopy, endoscopy, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, cardiology, CT, and a rehabilitation service offering physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and laser therapy.

Hospital Facilities Include

• Attractive, purpose‑built building with ample client parking
• Large waiting room with separate cat/dog areas
• Air‑conditioned consulting rooms and fully equipped theatres
• Silver Cat Friendly status
• Dental suite with X‑ray
• On‑site X‑ray, ultrasound and CT
• Comfortable, spacious staff rest areas
• Middle‑tier referrals accepted on‑site

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 (dependent on experience) + welcome bonus available
• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• CPD allowance and 4 CPD days per year, plus internal CPD programme (including certificate‑level CPD)
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E‑car salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellness programme including employee assistance, eyecare vouchers, free annual flu jab, and cycle to work scheme

How to Apply

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250 for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-56546