Veterinary Surgeon

Prospect Health; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Certificate funding

Professional memberships

Job summary

Prospect Health is recruiting a Veterinary Surgeon to join a highly regarded RCVS-accredited Small Animal Hospital in the Barnsley area. This opportunity offers outstanding mentorship, career development and exposure to first‑opinion, referral and emergency services.

Whether you are an experienced vet pursuing a certificate or a recently qualified professional seeking excellent mentorship, you will join a large, supportive clinical team with access to advanced diagnostics and a broad caseload

Qualifications

• BVSc or UK-recognised veterinary degree.
• RCVS registration or eligibility required.
• Strong patient-care focus and communication abilities.
• Experience in managing routine consultations and surgery.
• Enthusiasm for ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality first-opinion veterinary care.
• Manage a varied medical and surgical caseload.
• Perform routine surgical procedures and consultations.
• Work cases up to a high clinical standard with support from experienced colleagues.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across hospital and emergency services.
• Participate in the weekend rota.
• Contribute to maintaining exceptional standards of patient and client care.

Skills

RCVS registration

Communication skills

Teamwork

Continued learning

Advanced clinical skills interest

Clinical mentorship

Education

BVSc or UK equivalent

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a highly regarded RCVS-accredited Small Animal Hospital in the Barnsley area. This role offers an excellent chance to become part of a large, supportive clinical team within a hospital that provides a wide range of first-opinion, referral and emergency services.

Whether you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to pursue a certificate or a recently qualified vet seeking excellent mentorship and support, the practice offers outstanding clinical exposure and genuine career development.

Benefits Overview

• Competitive salary of up to £65,000 DOE
• Full‑time, part‑time and weekend‑only opportunities available
• Generous CPD allowance
• Certificate funding and career development encouraged
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVA and VDS)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Modern hospital environment with advanced equipment
• Supportive and collaborative clinical team
• Excellent exposure to both first‑opinion and advanced referral cases

Key Duties

• Deliver high‑quality first‑opinion veterinary care
• Manage a varied medical and surgical caseload
• Perform routine surgical procedures and consultations
• Work cases up to a high clinical standard with support from experienced colleagues
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across hospital and emergency services
• Participate in the weekend rota
• Contribute to maintaining exceptional standards of patient and client care

Working Pattern

Flexible working arrangements are available. Full‑time, part‑time and weekend‑only roles are considered. Weekend commitment is approximately 1 in 2 weekends for full‑time vets or 1 in 4 weekends for part‑time vets. Rota is flexible and tailored to suit individual requirements.

Practice Facilities

This well‑established hospital has been providing high‑quality veterinary care for over 20 years and offers an exceptional clinical environment with access to advanced diagnostics and specialist services. Facilities include CT, rigid and flexible endoscopy, ultrasound, neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, stem cell therapy and chemotherapy. A dedicated 24‑hour emergency service is supported by a highly experienced multidisciplinary team of Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses, Animal Care Assistants and a strong non‑clinical support team.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Requirements

• BVSc or equivalent qualification recognised in the UK
• RCVS registration (or eligibility)
• Passion for delivering outstanding patient care
• Confidence managing routine consultations and surgery (appropriate to experience)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Enthusiasm for continued learning and professional development
• Interest in developing advanced clinical skills welcomed

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the region's leading veterinary hospitals, offering exceptional clinical support, advanced facilities and genuine opportunities for progression. You will benefit from exposure to both first‑opinion and referral‑level work while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering the highest standards of veterinary care.

Located in the Barnsley area, the role offers flexible working options, excellent career development opportunities and the chance to work within a modern hospital environment where learning, collaboration and clinical excellence are at the heart of everything they do.