Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon – 24/7 Small Animal Hospital

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, part time or weekend-only options available

The Vet Office is working with a well-established 24/7 Small Animal Hospital and Emergency Services Clinic in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, to recruit a Veterinary Surgeon to join their experienced and highly skilled clinical team.

This RCVS-recognised hospital has been established since 2002 and has developed into a centre of excellence, offering both first-opinion and advanced referral-level care within the same facility.

The hospital is fully equipped with market-leading diagnostic and surgical technology, including:

• CT scanner
• Rigid and flexible endoscopy
• Advanced ultrasound equipment

The clinical caseload includes a wide range of services such as neurosurgery, orthopaedics, minimally invasive procedures, stem cell therapy, chemotherapy, emergency and critical care, alongside routine small animal work.

The team consists of an experienced and collaborative multidisciplinary group, including veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, student nurses, animal care assistants and dedicated non-clinical support staff. Both daytime and out-of-hours services are managed on site, ensuring continuity of care for patients.

The hospital is open to speaking with veterinary surgeons at all stages of their career
, from recent graduates seeking strong clinical support to experienced clinicians looking to pursue certificates or further specialisation.

The successful candidate will work within a supportive environment where professional development, mentoring and high clinical standards are actively encouraged.

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon, eligible to work in the UK
• Confident managing routine medical and surgical cases
• Interested in working up cases to a high clinical standard
• Team-oriented with a strong commitment to patient care
• Motivated to continue learning and developing professionally

Flexible working options are available, including:

• Full time
• Part time
• Weekend-only roles

All veterinary surgeons are expected to participate in the weekend rota. This may be on a 1 in 2 basis for full-time roles or a 1 in 4 basis for part-time positions. Weekend-only roles are also available for those seeking additional clinical exposure.

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Generous CPD allowance and support towards certificates
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, VDS and relevant associations)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Strong emphasis on career development and clinical support

Veterinary Surgeons interested in this opportunity are invited to send their CV to:

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.