Overview

Linnaeus Calder Veterinary is recruiting for a Roving Veterinary Surgeon based in Dewsbury Hospital, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Hours: Four days a week, Monday to Friday, with no weekends or OOH. Salary: £70,000 per annum (depending on experience).

Calder Veterinary is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, a large family-owned veterinary company. Calder has 11 clinics across South and West Yorkshire, including a 24/7 Tier 3 Hospital, on-site emergency care, and a wide range of primary care services, diagnostics, and some advanced services. The role involves working across multiple practices with aROVING schedule to provide varied clinical experiences.

What we’re looking for

• Someone happy to work sole charge, as well as being comfortable in a hospital environment.
• A confident individual who enjoys consulting, routine surgery, and emergency case management.
• A vet happy to work across multiple practices.
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine surgeries with confidence and care.
• Clinical decision-making abilities, able to interpret diagnostics and manage treatment plans and ongoing cases.
• An adaptable and confident roving vet who thrives in a fast-paced environment and remains calm under pressure.

What we offer

• 5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Relocation support
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Extensive internal and funded external CPD

The role and team

The Dewsbury Hospital is purpose-built and includes facilities such as a large waiting room, air-conditioned consulting rooms, fully equipped theatres, X-ray, ultrasound, CT on site, and a dental area. There is a large, supportive team across sites with 15-minute consults as a minimum. Calder Veterinary offers a full range of primary care services and some advanced services, with a dedicated ECC night team for 24-hour on-site emergency care. The team prioritizes clinical excellence, ongoing learning, and wellbeing at work.

Responsibilities

• Provide sole-charge and hospital-based care as needed, including consultations, routine surgery, and emergency case management.
• Work across multiple Calder Veterinary practices with a roving schedule.
• Interpret diagnostics and participate in treatment planning and case management.
• Contribute to a varied caseload, from routine to complex cases, and support ongoing professional development.

We are looking for

• Someone capable of working sole charge and collaborating within a hospital environment.
• A confident clinician who enjoys all aspects of veterinary work.
• A vet comfortable working across several practices and locations.
• Strong surgical skills and a patient-centered approach to care.
• Good clinical decision-making and communication skills, with the ability to plan and manage cases effectively.

All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or want to find out more about Calder Veterinary, Linnaeus, or the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk.

Application and contact

To apply, please follow internal processes if you are a current Linnaeus Associate. For external applicants, contact the Talent Acquisition team for guidance.