Equine veterinary surgeon

Equine Veterinary Surgeon

£38,000 - £55,000 dependant on experience

Are you looking for a genuinely sustainable ambulatory role with a varied caseload, modern kit, and a realistic rota? Join our established 5‑vet equine team in South Yorkshire, where clinical standards and work‑life balance are both taken seriously.

Our approach is practical, collaborative, and focused on delivering high-quality, sensible care that works in real-world ambulatory settings. Our caseload is genuinely varied, spanning routine work, dentistry, lameness investigations and reproductive services. Many of our clients are pleasure horse owners, alongside a selection of competition and professional yards.

We also run a busy and rewarding stud service, including chilled and frozen AI and neonatal care, working with a wide range of studs from Thoroughbreds to Miniature Shetlands.

We are well equipped for ambulatory practice, with:

• Digital radiography (2 portable systems)
• Multiple ultrasound machines
• Video endoscopy & gastroscopy
• Oroscope
• Shockwave therapy
• Motorised Deason dental kits

This role would suit a veterinary surgeon with some ambulatory experience or a recent intern looking to develop further. However, we are a new graduate-friendly practice with a strong track record of mentoring, and welcome applications from new graduates who are keen to learn.

The Role

• 4‑day working week with fixed day off (Wednesday)
• 1:8 weekend and 1 weeknight in every other week on-call rota
• Varied ambulatory caseload with strong client continuity
• Working alongside 5 vets, RVN and support staff

Days are well structured, with a good balance of routine and more involved cases. Time is allocated for in-person clinical discussions, emergency slots, follow-ups and admin.

Both full-time and part-time applicants will be considered, and we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a motivated vet who enjoys ambulatory work, communicates well with clients, and is confident working both independently and as part of a team.

Essential requirements:

• Qualified MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon eligible to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Collaborative and experienced team environment
• Good work-life balance with a balanced on-call rota
• Opportunity to develop clinical skills within a varied caseload
• Flexible working options (full or part-time)
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Annual leave allowance of 6.6 weeks including bank holidays, with opportunity to buy or sell
• Paid professional fees (RCVS, VDS)
• Company pension and share save scheme
• CPD encouraged and supported. Funding opportunities for further education e.g. CertAVP
• Grants available to fund research
• Support from our larger network of clinical experts at CVS Vets, with opportunities to be involved in research projects, quality improvement initiatives and discussion groups

If you’re looking to join a welcoming, progressive practice where you can enjoy equine work in a supportive environment whilst maintaining your work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter to Damien Cain (damien.cain@cvsvets.com) and Libby Dutton (libby.dutton@cvsvets.com).