Float Veterinary Surgeon - Rotherham

Purosearch; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to work across multiple surgeries in South Yorkshire and the Midlands. This role offers competitive compensation between £50,000 and £70,000, a 4-day working week, and numerous benefits including professional development opportunities and on-site accommodation. Ideal candidates should be adaptable and able to deliver high-quality veterinary care while leading by example within their teams.

Benefits

35 days holiday

Funded CPD

Health and wellbeing support

Electric company car scheme

Internal leadership training

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a proven track record in clinical excellence.
• Ability to work across multiple sites while ensuring continuity of care.
• Strong leadership skills, promoting pet wellbeing and preventive healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional veterinary care and customer service across multiple surgeries.
• Rotate between practices for continuity of care during staff shortages.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Adaptability

Leadership

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – South Yorkshire & East Midlands (Multi-Site Role)

• Multi-site flexibility: Work across five modern, well-equipped surgeries in South Yorkshire and the Midlands, providing vital cover and ensuring continuity of care
• Clinical leadership: Deliver exceptional veterinary care and customer service while setting a high standard for colleagues across multiple teams
• Modern working environment: Enjoy spacious, purpose-built facilities featuring the latest veterinary technology and equipment
• Excellent work–life balance: A 4-day working week (4 x 9.5-hour shifts) with only 1 in 4 weekends and shared bank holiday cover
• Outstanding rewards and benefits: Competitive salary (£50k–£70k), accommodation options, car scheme, enhanced leave and family pay, funded CPD, and wellbeing support

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join an award-winning, independent veterinary group, working across multiple surgeries in South Yorkshire and the Midlands.

The successful candidate will rotate between practices, providing essential cover where vacancies or long-term sickness occur. In doing so, they will play a vital role in ensuring stability and continuity for customers, pets, and colleagues alike.

About the Role

This newly created position offers a unique opportunity to work across five modern, spacious surgeries, each equipped with the latest technology. The post holder will collaborate closely with passionate and dedicated clinical and non-clinical teams, delivering exceptional veterinary care and outstanding client service.

This role is ideally suited to a confident, adaptable individual who thrives on flexibility and variety. As a multi-site Vet, the successful applicant will consistently demonstrate clinical excellence and lead by example, promoting pet wellbeing, preventive healthcare, and compassionate treatment for sick and injured animals.

Work pattern: 4 x 9.5-hour shifts per week, including 1 in 4 weekends and participation in the shared bank holiday rota as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £50,000 – £70,000
• 35 days annual leave (no holidays to be taken during July–August)
• On-site accommodation available at £250 per month
• Quarterly recognition payments
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Income protection
• Electric company car scheme (up to £500 lease per month) or £200 car allowance plus mileage expenses
• Boost employee benefits and discounts
• Help at Hand – health and wellbeing support
• Funded professional memberships
• Generous CPD allowance
• Internal leadership training opportunities
• Staff discounts across surgeries

About the Group

The employer is part of the UK’s largest independent, family-owned veterinary group, with a nationwide presence. The group is dedicated to delivering exceptional care within local communities, helping pets live long, happy, and healthy lives with their families.

All surgeries are purpose-built, light, and spacious, and equipped with state-of-the‑art facilities designed to support both clinical excellence and colleague wellbeing. The organisation is deeply committed to creating a workplace where colleagues love to work, patients remain calm, and clients feel assured and supported.

With continuous investment in people and practice development, there has never been a better time to join this forward‑thinking, award‑winning team.

How to Apply

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

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

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-55602