Senior Medical Veterinary Surgeon – Leadership Role – Advanced Facilities
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, UK
Salary: up to £65,000 DOE + welcome bonus

An established, multi-site veterinary group in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Senior Medical Veterinary Surgeon to take a key leadership role within a well-equipped hospital environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a vet with a strong medical or ECC bias who enjoys clinical leadership, complex case management, and developing others.

The Opportunity

You’ll play a pivotal role in driving medical standards, supporting clinical governance, and contributing to the ongoing development of a large, experienced veterinary team. The practice offers a varied caseload, strong referral exposure, and access to advanced diagnostics and facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex medical cases from admission through to discharge

• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to the wider veterinary team

• Support clinical governance, protocols, and high standards of patient care

• Interpret diagnostics confidently and make sound clinical decisions

• Contribute to mentoring, case discussions, and team development

• Maintain excellent client communication and case continuity

About You

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with strong medical and/or ECC expertise

• Medical or ECC certificate holder, or working towards one (or equivalent experience)

• Confident clinical decision-maker in a fast-paced hospital environment

• Comfortable supporting and guiding colleagues at varying experience levels

• Committed to high standards of clinical care and professional integrity

Facilities & Clinical Environment

• Purpose-built hospital with CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and dental X-ray

• On-site middle-tier referrals and advanced medical case exposure

• Minimum 15-minute consults

• Separate cat and dog areas; Cat Friendly accreditation

• Large, experienced vet and nursing team with certificate holders

Working Pattern

• Full-time, 40 hours per week

• Flexible rota options available to support work–life balance

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 DOE

• Welcome bonus available

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave

• RCVS and VDS fees paid

• CPD allowance with 4 CPD days per year

• Certificate and leadership development encouraged

• Pension, life assurance, enhanced family leave

• Employee wellbeing and benefits programme

Apply

For more information or to apply confidentially, please contact:
Ciaran Drew
📧 ciaran.drew@gvcvets.com
📞 01392 793241

Apply now or contact the GVC team for a confidential discussion.