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Veterinary Surgeon

J821016 Barnsley Yorkshire & Humberside £65K / Year

Veterinary Surgeon

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a highly regarded RCVS-accredited Small Animal Hospital in the Barnsley area. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a large, supportive clinical team within a hospital that offers an exceptional range of first-opinion, referral and emergency services.

Whether you're an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to pursue a certificate or a recently qualified vet seeking excellent mentorship and support, this practice offers outstanding clinical exposure and genuine career development.

Benefits Overview

• Competitive salary of up to £65,000 DOE
• Full-time, part-time and weekend-only opportunities available
• Generous CPD allowance
• Certificate funding and career development encouraged
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVA and VDS)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Modern hospital environment with advanced equipment
• Supportive and collaborative clinical team
• Excellent exposure to both first-opinion and advanced referral cases

Key Duties

• Deliver high-quality first-opinion veterinary care
• Manage a varied medical and surgical caseload
• Perform routine surgical procedures and consultations
• Work cases up to a high clinical standard with support from experienced colleagues
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across hospital and emergency services
• Participate in the weekend rota
• Contribute to maintaining exceptional standards of patient and client care

Working Pattern

• Flexible working arrangements available
• Full-time, part-time and weekend-only roles considered
• Weekend commitment of approximately 1 in 2 weekends for full-time vets or 1 in 4 weekends for part-time vets
• Flexible rota tailored to suit individual requirements

Practice Facilities

This well-established hospital has been providing high-quality veterinary care for over 20 years and offers an exceptional clinical environment with access to advanced diagnostics and specialist services.

The hospital benefits from advanced facilities including CT, rigid and flexible endoscopy, ultrasound, neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, stem cell therapy and chemotherapy. It also provides a dedicated 24-hour emergency service and is supported by a highly experienced multidisciplinary team of Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses, Animal Care Assistants and an excellent non-clinical support team.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Requirements

• BVSc or equivalent qualification recognised in the UK
• RCVS registration (or eligibility)
• Passion for delivering outstanding patient care
• Confident managing routine consultations and surgery (appropriate to experience)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Enthusiastic about continued learning and professional development
• Interest in developing advanced clinical skills welcomed

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the region's leading veterinary hospitals, offering exceptional clinical support, advanced facilities and genuine opportunities for progression. You'll benefit from exposure to both first-opinion and referral-level work while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering the highest standards of veterinary care.

Located in the Barnsley area, this role offers flexible working options, excellent career development opportunities and the chance to work within a modern hospital environment where learning, collaboration and clinical excellence are at the heart of everything they do.

How to Apply:

To apply please click on the link below or call the team on 01423 813453 or email us at [email protected]