Senior Veterinary Surgeon

Vets Now; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seven weeks annual leave

CPD allowance and paid hours

Private medical insurance

Discounted pet care

Job summary

Vets Now is seeking a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our Doncaster clinic, leading a passionate team and ensuring clinical excellence. The role involves driving high standards of care in emergency and critical situations, mentoring fellow clinicians, and supporting team development.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary of up to £85,000 DOE, comprehensive benefits including generous leave and CPD allowances, and a supportive working environment. Join us to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Surgeon in good standing.
• Experience in emergency and critical care (ECC).
• Ability to mentor and lead a veterinary team.

Responsibilities

• Drive and uphold clinical standards across the clinic.
• Support the growth and training of the veterinary team.
• Lead by example in emergency situations.
• Identify clinical development opportunities for the team.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency care

Mentorship

Clinical standards

Education

Registered Veterinary Surgeon

Tools

Clinical training platform

Job description

Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Emergency and Critical Care (ECC)

Location: Doncaster
Salary: Up to £85,000 DOE
Contract Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Collaborate, thrive, and save pets’ lives. At Vets Now, we believe when your purpose is to make a difference, you deserve a team that shares your passion. In our Doncaster clinic, we’re looking for a Head/Lead Veterinary Surgeon to lead from the front, inspiring clinical excellence and guiding a collaborative team that supports pets and people when they need it most.

Based within a VetPartners host practice, Doncaster is a well‑equipped and welcoming clinic with a stable and experienced team. The veterinary and nursing teams have worked together for many years, creating a supportive environment where colleagues know and trust one another. The clinic benefits from modern facilities, excellent equipment and a well‑stocked inventory, all within a compact and efficient setting.

Doncaster offers a varied ECC caseload, making it an excellent environment for vets looking to build confidence in emergency and critical care while being supported by an experienced team. The clinic is situated directly opposite the train station and benefits from excellent bus links, making it easily accessible from across the region.

As part of the wider Vets Now network, the clinic plays an important role in delivering trusted out‑of‑hours emergency care to pets across Doncaster and the surrounding communities.

Lead with Clinical Excellence

As Senior Vet, you’ll lead by example by blending clinical expertise with mentorship and collaboration. You’ll set the tone for quality care, lead in emergency situations, and support the development of your fellow clinicians.

You’ll have responsibility for:

• Driving and upholding clinical standards across the clinic
• Supporting the growth, training and wellbeing of your veterinary team
• Identifying clinical development opportunities and shaping team progression
• Championing innovation and service improvement within the clinic

This is more than a job. This is a vital leadership role with real impact where your guidance helps shape the future of ECC, while making a difference to patients, clients, and colleagues every day.

Work‑Life Balance That Works For You

This full‑time role averages 40 hours per week, including:

• Weekday nights and 1:2 weekends (mix of nights and days)
• Night shifts 19:00-08:30, Saturday day 12:00-19:30 and Sunday day 08:30-19:30
• Shared bank holidays
• No more than three consecutive nights
• Protected time for leadership duties and meetings

We understand that life outside of work matters too. That’s why we offer flexibility and can explore part‑time arrangements, depending on clinic requirements, because your balance is our priority.

Rewarding Work, Your Way

We look after you, so you can look after them, by offering a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Salary up to £85,000 DOE
• Seven weeks pro rata annual leave
• £1,875 CPD allowance + 35 paid CPD hours (pro rata)
• RCVS fees, VECCS membership, and VDS cover
• Private medical insurance
• Family‑friendly policies – enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• Leadership Development Programme
• Access to our AdvantEdge clinical training platform
• Standard pension contributions (5% employee / 3% employer)
• Up to 50% discounted pet care

Support That Sets You Up for Success

You’re never alone at Vets Now: on‑shift you’ll work alongside a registered veterinary nurse, an animal care assistant and a receptionist, and you can contact any of our clinics or referral centres across the UK at any time, day or night if you need to discuss a particular case or share ideas.

You’ll also be supported by our Support Office in Dunfermline, where our teams work behind the scenes to help you thrive. Our Call Handlers and Customer Care Advisors ensure you can focus on what matters most to your patients.

Inclusion and Accessibility

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability or health condition, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.