Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Vets; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid in full

CPD allowance and postgraduate quals (

Holiday 33 days (buy/sell)

Relocation package and visa fees (when

Vet Oracle and mentoring support

Health cash plan and wellbeing support

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Group is seeking an Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon to join CVS Vets 24/7 Rotherham at Springfield Veterinary Centre. The role is part-time with annualised hours, averaging 15.2 hours per week on a 1:6 rota, including 7 nights on and 35 off. Pro rata salary up to £85,000, dependent on experience.

The hospital boasts advanced facilities and a strong overnight team. Ideal candidates have experience in emergency or out-of-hours care, with clinical autonomy to manage diverse cases and support

Qualifications

• Experience in an emergency or out-of-hours veterinary setting.
• Strong clinical autonomy with ability to lead on surgical and medical cases.
• Willingness to develop and mentor colleagues.
• Interest in ECC is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead on surgical and medical cases during OOH shifts and perform diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Provide continuity of care for patients during night shifts.
• Collaborate with overnight team and CVS Vets 24/7 network to ensure high-quality care.

Job description

Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon
CVS Vets 24/7 Rotherham
Location: Based at Springfield Veterinary Centre, Rotherham
Contract:Annualised Hours | Part-time | 7 Nights on, 35 off
Practice Type: Hospital, OOH
Competitive Salary: Up to £85,000 (pro rata) Depending on Experience

Your opportunity to be a part of a supportive, flexible Out of Hours service starts here!

At CVS,we put ourcolleaguesfirst, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges,you'llalways have the resources and teamsalongsideyou.We'llbe your biggest supporter –it'sin our nature.

Withmarket-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues,you'llhave the tools to grow—whetheryou'rebuilding confidence early in your career or looking to deepen yourexpertise. 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 atSpringfield Veterinary Centre

This role is part-time, working on average 15.2 hours a week on a 1:6 rota basis with 7 nights on from 6:30pm – 8:15am and 35 nights off. Due to expansion, we can also potentially consider other rota patterns so even if this pattern is not right for you, let us know what you are looking for.

Looking for a hospital environment with all the kit on site? CVS 24/7 Rotherham is easily accessible from Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham, and the M1, making it great for commuters across South Yorkshire. The hospital has an outstanding reputation for its 24-hours and out-of-hours services, with a dedicated overnight team providing continuity of care for our patients.

The hospital is packed with advanced equipment including an on-site CT scanner, modern surgical theatres, a recently refurbished isolation ward, high-spec ultrasound, and endoscopy facilities. It is also one of the regions leading OOH hospitals and is proud to have achieved all six RCVS Outstanding Awards. With the highest number of Advanced Practitioners within a veterinary hospital in South Yorkshire, you'll be surrounded by a highly skilled team and have access to fantastic clinical support and development opportunities.

About you:

We're looking for aVeterinary Surgeonto join ourRotherhamteam.Working within a culture wherecliniciansare empoweredto make the best decisions, where improvement isencouraged and where best practice is shared, you will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals,you'recommitted to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.

• Confident in your clinical skills,you'llbe able totake the lead on surgical and medicalcases,andcarry out diagnostic investigations with precision.

• Keen to develop,you'recommitted 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'llenjoysupportingand inspiringall colleaguesto help them thrive.

• Client care comes naturally to you,you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.

• As an experienced vet, you'llbring a strong level of clinical autonomy and be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

This role would benefit someone who has an interest in ECC. A certified is preferred but not essential. The ideal candidate would have had previous experience in an emergency or out of hours environment.

The benefits

At CVS, we know that carefor our patientsstarts with dedicated people like you.That'swhy we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team,you'llreceive:

• 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 (withoptionto buy/sell)

• Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable)

• 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, WellbeingChampionsand enhanced family leave policies

• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services,MiPetfood and medications

Join us at CVS

We'recommitted to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome,valuedand able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive andequitableworkplace, 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 SupportVetsand personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim istofree 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 acrossnumerouspractices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.