Description
OOH Veterinary Surgeon – Dewsbury
• Recently renovated, RCVS accredited Tier 3 hospital in West Yorkshire
• Advanced diagnostics include in-theatre X-ray, two ultrasound scanners including a top-of-the-line echo scanner, and on-site modern CT
• Rota of 7 nights on and 14 nights off
• Competitive salary of up to £66,000+
• Generous package including Enhanced equal family leave and a bonus scheme
An amazing opportunity has arisen for an experienced Out-of-Hours (OOH) Veterinary Surgeon to join the dedicated night team at a well-established, RCVS-accredited small animal hospital in the vibrant market town of Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. Just a 13-minute train ride from Leeds and within easy reach of the Peak District and York, this Tier 3 hospital offers a high standard of patient care and houses ten satellite clinics. The hospital is known for its exceptional facilities and its commitment to delivering round-the-clock emergency care through an expert ECC team.
The successful candidate will work on a 7 nights on, 14 nights off rota, covering Monday to Friday from 8pm to 8am, and Saturday and Sunday from 6pm to 8am. During shifts, you’ll be supported by a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) and a Patient Care Assistant (PCA), with responsibilities that include caring for in-patients and attending to emergencies overnight. Certificate study is actively encouraged and fully funded, making this an excellent opportunity for professional development.
The hospital itself is comprehensively equipped, boasting a theatre suite with three operating theatres and a dedicated scrub area, as well as separate wards for cats, dogs, exotics, and ICU. Advanced diagnostics include in-theatre X-ray, two ultrasound scanners including a top-of-the-line echo scanner, and on-site modern CT. There is an extensive range of scopes for flexible, rigid, and laparoscopic procedures, a dental suite with twin tub tables and X-ray, and a fully equipped internal laboratory. A newly opened Rehabilitation Centre offers physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, laser therapy, and a canine hot spa. Staff also benefit from a spacious and comfortable break area for rest and relaxation.
This is a large, friendly, and welcoming team that values clinical excellence, fun in the workplace, and a supportive culture rooted in core values. If you’re an experienced OOH vet looking to join a practice where your skills are valued and your professional growth is supported, get in touch today to find out more about this exceptional opportunity.
The Package:
• Competitive salary up to £66,000+ a year depending on experience
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email [email protected]
To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com
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-53199
