Job Description
Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal Hospital & Emergency Clinic – Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established RCVS-accredited Small Animal Hospital and Emergency Services Clinic in South Yorkshire. This is a great role for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to develop their clinical skills within a high-level hospital environment, with exposure to both first-opinion and advanced cases.
The Practice
This long-standing hospital has been established for over 20 years and is recognised by the RCVS as an Outstanding Small Animal Hospital and Emergency Services Clinic. The practice delivers 24/7 care to the local community and manages cases from start to finish under one roof.
The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities, including:
* CT scanner
* Rigid and flexible endoscopy
* Ultrasound
* Advanced surgical and medical equipment
Clinical services include neurosurgery, orthopaedics, minimally invasive surgery, stem cell therapy, chemotherapy, emergency and critical care, alongside a busy first-opinion caseload.
You will be joining a large, experienced clinical team, including 15 Veterinary Surgeons (with a dedicated OOH team), supported by a strong nursing and non-clinical team.
The Role
This opportunity is open to Veterinary Surgeons at all stages of their career. Whether you are an experienced vet looking to work towards a certificate or a recent graduate seeking structured development in a hospital setting, applications are welcomed.
The role can be tailored to suit your experience and interests, with involvement in:
* Routine medical and surgical cases
* Emergency and hospital work
* Advanced procedures, depending on experience and development goals
Candidate Requirements
* RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
* Confident with routine medical and surgical cases
* Interest in working up cases to a high clinical standard
* Enjoys working as part of a large, collaborative hospital team
Working Hours
Flexible working patterns are available, including:
* Full-time
* Part-time
* Weekend-only roles
All vets participate in the weekend rota:
* 1 in 2 weekends (full-time)
* 1 in 4 weekends (part-time)
* Weekend-only options also available
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary (DOE)
* CPD allowance with certificate support
* RCVS, BVA and VDS fees paid
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible working options
Interested?
Apply now or contact Ciaran Drew at or for a confidential discussion.