Senior Medical Veterinary Surgeon – Leadership Role – Advanced Facilities

<p><strong>Senior Medical Veterinary Surgeon – Leadership Role – Advanced Facilities</strong><br /> <strong>Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, UK</strong><br /> <strong>Salary: up to £65,000 DOE + welcome bonus</strong></p> <p>An established, multi-site veterinary group in <strong>Dewsbury, West Yorkshire</strong> is seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Medical Veterinary Surgeon</strong> 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.</p> <h3><strong>The Opportunity</strong></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul> <li> <p>Lead and manage complex medical cases from admission through to discharge</p> <li> <p>Provide clinical leadership and guidance to the wider veterinary team</p> <li> <p>Support clinical governance, protocols, and high standards of patient care</p> <li> <p>Interpret diagnostics confidently and make sound clinical decisions</p> <li> <p>Contribute to mentoring, case discussions, and team development</p> <li> <p>Maintain excellent client communication and case continuity</p> </ul> <h3><strong>About You</strong></h3> <ul> <li> <p>Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with strong medical and/or ECC expertise</p> <li> <p>Medical or ECC certificate holder, or working towards one (or equivalent experience)</p> <li> <p>Confident clinical decision-maker in a fast-paced hospital environment</p> <li> <p>Comfortable supporting and guiding colleagues at varying experience levels</p> <li> <p>Committed to high standards of clinical care and professional integrity</p> </ul> <h3><strong>Facilities &amp; Clinical Environment</strong></h3> <ul> <li> <p>Purpose-built hospital with <strong>CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and dental X-ray</strong></p> <li> <p>On-site middle-tier referrals and advanced medical case exposure</p> <li> <p>Minimum <strong>15-minute consults</strong></p> <li> <p>Separate cat and dog areas; Cat Friendly accreditation</p> <li> <p>Large, experienced vet and nursing team with certificate holders</p> </ul> <h3><strong>Working Pattern</strong></h3> <ul> <li> <p>Full-time, <strong>40 hours per week</strong></p> <li> <p>Flexible rota options available to support work–life balance</p> </ul> <h3><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></h3> <ul> <li> <p>Salary up to <strong>£65,000 DOE</strong></p> <li> <p>Welcome bonus available</p> <li> <p><strong>5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave</strong></p> <li> <p>RCVS and VDS fees paid</p> <li> <p>CPD allowance with <strong>4 CPD days per year</strong></p> <li> <p>Certificate and leadership development encouraged</p> <li> <p>Pension, life assurance, enhanced family leave</p> <li> <p>Employee wellbeing and benefits programme</p> </ul> <h3><strong>Apply</strong></h3> <p>For more information or to apply confidentially, please contact:<br /> <strong>Ciaran Drew</strong><br /> 📧 <strong>ciaran.drew@gvcvets.com</strong><br /> 📞 <strong>01392 793241</strong></p> <p>Apply now or contact the GVC team for a confidential discussion.</p>