Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon | Doncaster, South Yorkshire

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established, supportive practice in Doncaster. This role offers a flexible full or part-time working pattern, a four-day week for full-time vets, no out-of-hours or bank holiday commitments and a genuinely tailored role based on your clinical interests. Ideal for a confident GP vet looking for excellent work–life balance alongside strong clinical exposure.

Full or Part-Time | Up to £80,000 | Permanent

Key Details

• Role: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

• Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

• Hours: Full or part time considered

• Working Pattern: Four-day week (full time)

• Weekend Rota: Approx. 1 in 8 Saturday mornings (8:00am–12:30pm) with TOIL

• Out of Hours: None

• Bank Holidays: None

• Contract: Permanent

The Practice

• Well-established small animal practice operating across hospital and branch sites

• Recently refurbished branch premises

• Friendly, experienced veterinary team with a wide range of clinical interests

• Certificate holders within the team across medicine, surgery and diagnostic imaging

• Excellent in-house diagnostic capabilities allowing the majority of cases to be worked up internally

• Out-of-hours, weekend and bank holiday cover provided externally, with inpatient care remaining on site overnight

The Role

• First-opinion GP veterinary role with flexibility to shape duties around clinical strengths

• Mix of consulting, operating and hospital shifts

• Opportunity to develop surgical skills including orthopaedic, laparoscopic and BOAS procedures

• Dedicated hospital shifts involving inpatient care and emergency case management

• Access to advanced diagnostics including ultrasound, dental radiography, endoscopy and point-of-care testing

• Rota structured to suit individual preferences, whether surgical, medical or a varied caseload

What We're Looking For

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Confident GP vet with VetGDP completed

• Comfortable performing routine soft tissue surgery

• Keen to develop clinically with support from experienced colleagues

• Team-focused with a positive, collaborative approach

Location Highlights

• Based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

• Well connected with easy access to surrounding towns and transport links

• Suitable for vets seeking strong work–life balance with flexibility

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £80,000 per annum (DOE, pro rata for part time)

• Four-day week for full-time vets

• Certificates and CPD actively encouraged and funded

• Paid professional memberships including RCVS, VDS and one additional membership

• 5 weeks annual leave with no bank holidays worked and buy/sell options available

• Enhanced sickness and family leave policies

• Health cash plan

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Well-behaved pets welcome at work

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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