Vet Surgeon – Independent Practice – Excellent Facilities/Surgical Interest

Global Veterinary Careers; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' leave

CPD allowance

Funded memberships

Quarterly recognition

Maternity/Paternity pay

Income protection

Electric vehicle scheme

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Career progression

Job summary

Chattyvets in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with an interest in surgery. The role offers full or part-time hours, a 1:4 weekend rota, and a salary of £50,000–£70,000 per annum DOE. You will join a modern practice with a supportive team and strong CPD culture.

You will deliver high quality care, develop surgical skills, and work collaboratively with RVNs and colleagues to provide excellent patient and client care within a community-focused clinic.

Qualifications

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Experience in small animal general practice
• Interest in developing surgical skills
• Confident managing a varied caseload and client care

Responsibilities

• Providing preventative healthcare and routine consultations
• Diagnosing and treating sick and injured pets
• Developing appropriate treatment plans
• Delivering excellent patient and client care
• Performing surgical procedures appropriate to your level of experience
• Developing your clinical interest in surgery
• Promoting pet health and wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with Veterinary Surgeons, RVNs and the wider team
• Contributing to a positive and supportive practice culture

Skills

RCVS-registered

Small animal practice

Surgical interest

Client communication

Job description

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Barnsley

Full or Part-Time | Small Animal | Surgical Interest | 1:4 Weekends | £50,000–£70,000 DOE | CPD Support

Are you an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with an interest in surgery and a passion for delivering excellent patient and client care?

An exciting opportunity has become available to join a state-of-the-art veterinary practice in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. This role would suit a dedicated, customer-focused Veterinary Surgeon looking to work within a friendly and supportive team, with excellent opportunities for clinical development.

Both full-time and part-time applications will be considered, providing flexibility while still offering the opportunity to develop your surgical interests within a modern clinical environment.

The Role

As a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care across a varied caseload while building strong relationships with clients and their pets.

Your role will include:

• Providing preventative healthcare and routine consultations
• Diagnosing and treating sick and injured pets
• Developing appropriate treatment plans
• Delivering excellent patient and client care
• Performing surgical procedures appropriate to your level of experience
• Developing your clinical interest in surgery
• Promoting pet health and wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with Veterinary Surgeons, RVNs and the wider team
• Contributing to a positive and supportive practice culture

Working Pattern

• Full or part-time hours considered
• Two late shifts per week
• 1:4 weekend rota
• Flexible approach to working arrangements for the right candidate

About the Practice

You'll be joining a friendly, modern veterinary practice with a strong local community feel and a supportive clinical team.

The current team includes 3 Veterinary Surgeons and 4 RVNs, with a range of clinical interests and skills.

The team currently has vets developing interests in areas including exotics and diagnostic imaging, meaning there's a varied and interesting caseload coming through the practice.

The practice is passionate about training, mentoring and professional development, with a strong track record of supporting students and developing colleagues at all levels.

CPD is actively encouraged, with ongoing initiatives designed to identify and support individual skill gaps.

A Supportive Team Environment

The practice prides itself on creating a welcoming environment where colleagues genuinely enjoy working together.

There is a strong connection with the local community through:

• Community events
• Fundraising activities
• Educational initiatives
• Client engagement
• Social media and local outreach

The reception team are also highly supportive and play an important role in creating a warm and welcoming environment for both clients and colleagues.

About You

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with an interest in surgery who is passionate about delivering excellent clinical care and providing a great client experience.

You’ll ideally:

• Be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Have experience working in small animal general practice
• Have an interest in developing your surgical skills
• Be confident managing consultations and a varied caseload
• Have excellent communication and client care skills
• Be passionate about preventative healthcare and pet wellbeing
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Be proactive about your own learning and professional development

This could be an excellent opportunity for a vet who wants to develop their surgical skills while working alongside colleagues with a range of clinical interests.

Salary & Benefits

The salary for this role is £50,000–£70,000 per annum, depending on experience and working hours.

The benefits package includes:

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• CPD allowance
• Funded professional memberships
• Quarterly recognition payments
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Income protection
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Employee benefits and discounts
• Health and wellbeing support
• Veterinary surgery discounts
• Internal leadership training
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Excellent career progression opportunities

Clinical Development & CPD

Professional development is a key focus within the practice.

The team actively supports continuous CPD, with opportunities to develop individual areas of interest and address clinical skill gaps.

With colleagues developing their own interests in areas such as imaging and exotics, you'll be joining an environment where learning, knowledge-sharing and clinical development are encouraged across the team.

Location

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

This role is based within a modern, state-of-the-art veterinary practice in Barnsley, offering excellent facilities, a friendly team environment and strong links with the local community.