An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join an outstanding RCVS-accredited Small Animal Hospital and Emergency Services Clinic in the Barnsley area. Whether you’re an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to develop advanced clinical skills or a newly qualified Vet seeking exceptional support at the start of your career, this hospital offers an outstanding environment to learn, progress and thrive. With access to referral-level facilities, an experienced multidisciplinary team and a varied caseload, this is an excellent opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Key Highlights

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Full-time, part-time and weekend-only opportunities available.
• Flexible working patterns.
• RCVS Outstanding Small Animal Hospital.
• 24-hour Emergency Services Clinic.
• Referral and first opinion caseload.
• Outstanding CPD and certificate support.
• Work alongside an experienced team of 15 Veterinary Surgeons.
• Advanced referral-level equipment and facilities.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression.

The Practice

This long-established Small Animal Hospital has been providing exceptional veterinary care since 2002 and has grown into one of the region’s leading veterinary hospitals. As an RCVS Accredited Small Animal Hospital and Emergency Services Clinic, the practice provides 24-hour care for both first opinion and referral patients, allowing excellent case continuity and exposure to a diverse range of medical and surgical cases.

The hospital has achieved five RCVS Outstanding Awards, recognising its commitment to clinical excellence and exceptional patient care. You’ll be joining an experienced multidisciplinary team of 15 Veterinary Surgeons, including a dedicated Out of Hours team, 24 Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses, Animal Care Assistants and an experienced non-clinical support team, all working collaboratively to deliver the highest standards of veterinary care.

Veterinary Surgeons have the opportunity to work with an extensive range of advanced procedures including neurosurgery, orthopaedics, minimally invasive surgery, stem cell therapy, chemotherapy and endoscopy, alongside a busy and rewarding first opinion caseload.

Facilities include:

• CT scanner.
• Digital radiography.
• Ultrasound.
• Rigid and flexible endoscopy.
• Advanced orthopaedic equipment.
• Minimally invasive surgical equipment.
• In-house laboratory.
• Dedicated operating theatres.
• Modern inpatient facilities.
• 24-hour hospital facilities.

The Location

Located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, the hospital benefits from excellent transport links across Yorkshire, with convenient access to Sheffield, Leeds, Wakefield and the Peak District. The area offers an excellent balance of affordable living, countryside, family amenities and easy commuting, making it an ideal location for both career development and lifestyle.

The Role

The practice welcomes applications from Veterinary Surgeons at all stages of their career. Whether you’re looking to build confidence within a supportive first opinion environment or expand your experience managing advanced referral-level cases, the hospital can tailor the role to suit your experience and career aspirations.

You’ll enjoy exposure to a varied and interesting caseload across medicine, surgery and emergency care, with opportunities to work cases up to a high standard alongside an experienced clinical team. Veterinary Surgeons with ambitions to study towards a certificate will receive full encouragement and ongoing support.

Flexible working patterns are available, including full-time, part-time and weekend-only positions. Participation in the weekend rota is required, with frequency dependent upon contracted hours.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional patient care and continuously developing their clinical skills.

You’ll be confident managing routine medical and surgical cases, enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and be committed to maintaining the highest clinical standards. Applications are welcomed from both experienced Veterinary Surgeons and recently qualified colleagues looking for exceptional support and mentorship.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible full-time, part-time and weekend-only opportunities.
• Generous CPD allowance.
• Certificate funding and support.
• Paid RCVS, BVA and VDS memberships.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Outstanding clinical support from an experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Exposure to advanced referral and emergency caseloads.
• Modern hospital with state-of-the-art equipment.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning veterinary hospital where clinical excellence, collaboration and continuous learning are at the heart of everything they do. Whether you’re looking to develop advanced clinical skills, pursue a certificate or simply become part of a highly respected hospital team, this role offers an outstanding next step in your veterinary career.