Veterinary Surgeon - Healthy Work/Life Balance

Vets for Pets; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local veterinary practice in Barnsley is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join their close-knit team. Offering a salary of up to £80,000 and a £5,000 welcome bonus, you’ll enjoy a healthy work-life balance with no out-of-hours required. The role emphasizes exceptional care for patients in a supportive environment, alongside great career advancement opportunities. Apply today to take the next step in your veterinary career.

Benefits

£1,500 CPD allowance + 5 days CPD leave

Pension scheme & private healthcare

Funded certificates encouraged and supported

RCVS, VDS and one other professional membership paid

Generous relocation package (UK or overseas) + visa sponsorship

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experience in a clinical setting is essential.
• Willingness to work in a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to pets and their owners.
• Manage a varied caseload with support.
• Work on a fair weekend rota.

Skills

Good small animal experience

Confidence in sole charge

Passion for exceptional care

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Barnsley Cortonwood Vets for Pets

Salary up to £80,000 + £5,000 Welcome Bonus/Relocation Support

Full-time or Part-time | No OOHs | Fair Weekend Rota

Are you looking for the independence and close-knit feel of a local practice, but with the support and security of a large veterinary group? At Barnsley Cortonwood Vets for Pets, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds. We’ve been proudly serving our community for over seven years, and with our newly expanded team we’re excited to grow further together.

About the Practice

We are an established in-store practice with a loyal client base and a varied caseload that allows you to pursue and develop your own clinical interests. Cases can be fully worked up in-house, and we actively encourage and fund certificates to support your career growth. We also enjoy a great working relationship with Barnsley Hospital, which offers referral services and access to a CT scanner, expanding the care we can provide to our patients.

Our purpose-built surgery is modern, spacious, and fully equipped to deliver gold-standard care. You’ll be joining a supportive and motivated team who share the same vision of putting pets and clients at the heart of everything we do.

Location

Barnsley is a fantastic place to live and work — famous for its award-winning markets, museums, and galleries. We’re only a short drive from the breathtaking Peak District National Park, while Sheffield city centre is less than 40 minutes away. Whether you’re after countryside walks or city life, there’s something for everyone. With free parking at the practice and great transport links via bus and train, commuting is easy and convenient.

The Role

This role is available on a full-time or part-time basis, with no out-of-hours and Saturdays on a fair rota basis, giving you plenty of time to enjoy a healthy work-life balance. Annual leave increases with length of service, and we also give you an extra day off for your birthday—because we think it’s important to celebrate you, too.

We’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with good small animal experience, confident with sole charge when required, and keen to be part of a supportive team. Most importantly, you’ll share our passion for delivering exceptional care to our patients and community.

What’s on Offer

Along with a competitive salary of up to £80,000 (DOE) and a £5,000 Welcome Bonus, you’ll benefit from a great package, including:

• £1,500 CPD allowance + 5 days CPD leave
• Funded certificates encouraged and supported
• Pension scheme & private healthcare
• RCVS, VDS and one other professional membership paid
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a large, successful group
• Exclusive discounts (including up to 30% at Pets at Home and The Groom Room)
• Generous relocation package (UK or overseas) + visa sponsorship (A+ rated sponsor)

Why Join Us?

At Barnsley Cortonwood Vets for Pets, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, growth, and balance. We want you to thrive—professionally and personally—and we’ll give you the tools, support, and opportunities to do just that.

Apply today and take the next step in your veterinary career with us.

To find out more please contact Jack at [e-mail] or to apply visit www.vets4petscareers.com

Location: S73 0UF

We’re also on the look out for potential Practice Owners!

Our partnership model is open to Vets, RVNs and experienced Practice Managers looking to take the next step in their career and become a Practice Owner.

The model builds value for practice owners in many ways. It supercharges your start-up with instant brand recognition, access to over 8 million Pets Club customers to help build your client base - and a salary from day one.

You’ll also be part of a 600-strong practice owner community, with expert teams to support you both professionally and personally.

If you have the ambition to drive a successful business, building lasting value for you and your life, today and beyond, we’d love to talk.

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!