Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon | No OOH | Doncaster, South Yorkshire

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established, supportive team in a modern practice environment. This role offers a genuine work–life balance with no out-of-hours or bank holiday working, alongside flexibility to shape the role around your clinical interests.

Full Time | Part Time Considered | No OOH

Key Details

• Role: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

• Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

• Hours: Full time (4-day week) or part time considered

• OOH: None

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

• Salary: Up to £80,000 depending on experience and hours

The Role

• Small animal only caseload

• Modern, recently refurbished facilities

• Split rota including consulting, operating and hospital shifts

• Role tailored to individual strengths and interests

• Supportive environment with experienced colleagues available at all times

Clinical Opportunities

• Routine GP consultations and surgery

• Advanced soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures including cruciate, patella, BOAS and laparoscopic surgery (for those with interest)

• Strong internal medicine caseload with in-house workups

• Hospital shifts involving inpatient care and emergency case management

• Ability to develop surgical, medical or mixed clinical focus

Facilities & Equipment

• Ultrasound

• Dental radiography

• Endoscopy

• Advanced diagnostic imaging

• Comprehensive in-house laboratory equipment

• Dedicated overnight care team for inpatients

Candidate Requirements

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

• VetGDP completed

• Confident with routine consultations and surgery

• Comfortable working independently while supported by a wider team

• Interest in further clinical development encouraged

Working Pattern

• 4-day working week for full-time vets

• No out-of-hours or bank holiday working

• Saturday mornings only, approximately 1 in 8

• TOIL provided for weekend working

• Flexible rota planning

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience

• 5 weeks annual leave with option to buy or sell holiday

• No bank holidays worked

• Paid RCVS, VDS and one additional professional membership

• Certificates and CPD actively encouraged and funded

• Enhanced sickness, maternity, paternity, parental, adoption and surrogacy pay

• 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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