Saturday Vet

CVS Veterinary Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance

33 days holiday (pro-rata)

CVS Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Job summary

CVS Veterinary Group seeks a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join Springfield Vets at Rotherham Hospital on a permanent weekend contract. The role covers routine appointments with interest in ECC but without night shifts.

Average 5 hours a week, alternating Saturdays, with flexibility on other shift patterns. The hospital is a friendly, 24-hour facility with strong mentorship and development opportunities across Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• Driven by a passion to provide the best possible care to animals.
• Confident in clinical skills and able to take on cases with precision.
• Keen to develop and grow in clinical skills and leadership possibilities.
• Natural mentor and team player, supporting colleagues and promoting progression.
• Strong client care: creating a positive, reassuring experience for owners.
• Comfortable handling a varied caseload and contributing to clinical standards.

Skills

Passion for animals

Clinical skills confidence

Desire to develop

Job description

Weekend/Saturday Veterinary Surgeon
Springfield Vets, Rotherham Hospital
Yorkshire | Permanent contract | Weekend Days
Salary up to £72,500 (pro rata)

We have an opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join us at our Rotherham Hospital on a permanent contract. This role would suit someone who is confident seeing routine appointments and is interested in ECC cases but does not want to commit to night shifts.

Rota

Average 5 hours a week, covering alternate Saturdays. We can be flexible and can also consider other shift patterns alongside this so please get in touch to discuss options.

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you’ll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We’ll be your biggest supporter it’s in our nature.

With market leading learning, on the job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you’ll have the tools to grow whether you’re building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals

Life at Springfield Vets Rotherham Hospital

We are a friendly, forward-thinking 24-hour hospital, staffed overnight by our own dedicated out-of-hours team to ensure continuity of care. Our RCVS-accredited hospital is rated “Outstanding” and was the second practice in the UK to achieve all six “Outstanding” awards after their introduction.

Our facilities were significantly enhanced in May 2022, including the addition of a CT scanner, allowing us to offer a high level of diagnostic capability in-house.

Our team comprises 15 vets and 22 nurses, including Advanced Practitioners in cardiology, ECC, surgery, and medicine, who work alongside a strong group of experienced GPs. On a weekend, the hospital is staffed by 2 other vets, 4 RVNs, receptionists a senior, experienced vet who oversees inpatients and can handle complex cases and surgeries - this would be a great development opportunity for anyone with 1+ years experience who is interested in ECC. We foster a highly collaborative environment, with regular case discussions, skill sharing, and supportive teamwork across all levels.

We prioritise continuous improvement and team involvement, holding regular team and clinical governance meetings where everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas. Whether you’re looking to develop advanced skills or enjoy a high-quality GP role, we are committed to supporting your professional growth and job satisfaction.

About you

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you’re committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
• Confident in your clinical skills, you’ll be able to take on cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Keen to develop, you’re committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types
• A natural mentor and team player, you’ll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive. Providing ongoing support to team members with opportunities for progression.
• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.
• As a vet you’ll be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

The benefits

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That’s why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you’ll receive (pro-rated for Part-time and fixed term):

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• CVS Pension Scheme
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts - 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

Join us at CVS

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.

This role is based in Rotherham, commutable from Sheffield, Doncaster, Chesterfield, Dronfield, Staveley, Clowne, Worksop, Stocksbridge, Hoyland, Barnsley, Penistone, Wombwell, Rawmarsh, Mexborough, Coinsbrough, Maltby, Wickersley and other locations in the Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire areas.