Saturday Vet

CVS Group; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid in full

Generous CPD allowance

Up to 33 days holiday

CVS Pension Scheme

Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Champions

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Vets in Rotherham is seeking a Weekend/Saturday Veterinary Surgeon for our Springfield Vets, Rotherham Hospital. This permanent role supports routine GP care for small animals and offers opportunities to engage with ECC cases without night shifts.

The position is based at our Rotherham Hospital and requires weekend availability. The role includes a flexible Saturday rota with average 5 hours per week across alternate Saturdays.

Qualifications

• GP veterinary surgeon with confidence in routine appointments and ability to handle varied cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality GP care for small animals on weekends.
• Assist with ECC cases when appropriate while avoiding night shifts.

Skills

ECC experience

Small animal

GP veterinary

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

We are seeking a GP Veterinary Surgeon to join our fun, friendly and supportive team. We can even accommodate a Consultations Veterinary Surgeon only role if this is what you prefer. You will be:

• 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.