AE / Inpatient Veterinary Surgeon - Barnsley

Purosearch; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Barnsley is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon specializing in Emergency and Critical Care. The role offers a supportive team atmosphere, competitive salary up to £69,000, and comprehensive benefits including 6 weeks of holiday. Experience in managing inpatients and A+E cases is essential. Join our dedicated team to contribute to high standards of veterinary care in a modern facility.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday including bank holidays

CPD funding

Private healthcare

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Store and staff discounts

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in Emergency and Critical Care required.
• Ability to support clients during stressful situations.
• Enjoy being part of a dynamic, fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatients and A+E cases.
• Provide excellent care within a not-for-profit environment.

Skills

Excellent technical capability

Strong communication skills

Organised, honest, and trustworthy

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Emergency & Critical Care (Days) | Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Focus on Emergency & Critical Care: Manage inpatients and A+E cases with a varied and medically engaging caseload

Daytime Working Hours: Enjoy a 40‑hour week with 12‑hour shifts, avoiding nights and on‑call duties

Modern, Well‑Equipped Practice: Work in a large, contemporary South Yorkshire surgery offering advanced surgical procedures and specialist feline care

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Up to £69,000 DOE, 6 weeks’ holiday, CPD funding, private healthcare, pension, and more

Supportive Team Environment: Join a skilled, fast‑paced team in a not‑for‑profit practice committed to the highest standard of care

About Barnsley

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. Barnsley also boasts excellent schools and good transport links.

About the Practice

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. The surgery also offers advanced procedures, such as orthopaedic surgery, and has a vet with a special interest in feline medicine. This ensures both local and regional pet owners benefit from the team’s expertise in a fair, transparent, and client‑focused environment.

Person Specification

• 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

Rota

40 hours per week, 12‑hour shifts

Benefits

• 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

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic vet looking to develop their skills in Emergency and Critical Care while working in a supportive, day‑time focused environment in Barnsley.

For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

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And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-55274