AE​/Inpatient Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon – Emergency & Critical Care (Days)

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Modern, forward‑thinking veterinary practice in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, is seeking a passionate Veterinary Surgeon keen on Emergency and Critical Care. This role focuses on inpatients and emergency cases with a daytime schedule of 12‑hour shifts.

Oversee the care of inpatients and emergency cases coming through the practice’s A+E service, ensuring a varied and medically engaging caseload. Perform emergency procedures and coordinate with a skilled team to provide comprehensive, high‑standard care.

• Highly skilled with excellent technical capability.
• Strong communication skills, able to support clients during stressful or upsetting situations.
• Organised, open, honest, and trustworthy.
• Enjoy working as part of a dynamic, fast‑paced team.
• Share the practice’s vision of providing outstanding care within a not‑for‑profit environment.

40 hours per week, 12‑hour shifts.

• Competitive salary up to £69,000 DOE.
• 6 weeks holiday including bank holidays.
• CPD funding.
• Private health care, 52‑weeks’ sickness benefit, and free Employee Assistance Program after qualifying period.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid.
• Access to counselling support including mental health, financial, and life counselling after 12 months.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• E‑Car scheme.
• Store and staff discounts.
• Refer‑a‑Friend bonus.

Barnsley offers an excellent quality of life with a strong sense of community, affordable housing, and proximity to both urban amenities and stunning countryside, including the Peak District. The town features vibrant markets, a historic town centre, picturesque villages such as Cawthorne, and cultural attractions like Elsecar Heritage Centre and Cannon Hall Farm. It also boasts excellent schools and good transport links.

The practice is a large, modern facility with convenient on‑site parking. The team provides a wide range of general veterinary services, including free consultations, vaccinations, neutering, dentistry, and both medical and surgical care. Advanced procedures such as orthopaedic surgery are offered, and a vet has a special interest in feline medicine.

For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Lily on or email

We offer £250
* for every successful candidate referral.
* Terms and conditions apply.

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