Veterinary Surgeon - Medical Bias

Animal Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks of holiday per year

52 weeks sickness benefit available

Private health care - after a qua­l if

Visa sponsorship available

Cycle to work scheme

E-Car Scheme

Store discounts through Perkbox

Staff discount 20%

Contributory pension scheme 4%

Enhance maternity and Paternitypackage

Employee assistance programme

Funded CPD

Job summary

Animal Trust is looking for a Medical Bias Veterinary Surgeon to manage inpatient caseload at our Barnsley Hospital. The role emphasizes internal medicine, ownership from presentation to diagnosis and ongoing management, in a true hospital setting with continuous patient care and emergency support.

The Barnsley site features 10 modern consulting rooms and four theatres, with X-ray and dental suites, enabling a broad caseload from surgical to medical cases and in-house orthopaedics.

Qualifications

• Vet with strong interest in internal medicine and case ownership from presentation through diagnosis, treatment and management.
• Ability to work in a busy 24/7 hospital with continuous patient care and emergency support.
• Confident in routine consultations and soft tissue surgery when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop diagnostic and treatment plans for inpatient cases.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide clinical accountability and leadership for patient management in the hospital.

Skills

Medical expertise

Diagnostic workups

Case ownership

Team collaboration

Emergency patient care

Soft tissue surgery

Tools

X-ray facilities

Dental suites

Job description

Are you someone who thrives on clinical investigation, enjoys managing complex cases, and wants the time, facilities and support to work patients up thoroughly. We're looking for a Medical Bias Veterinary Surgeon to look after our inpatient caseload at our Barnsley Hospital.

This is an ideal opportunity for a vet who enjoys internal medicine and taking ownership of cases from presentation through to diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management.
Working within our busy 24/7 hospital environment, you'll be encouraged to take full clinical accountability for your patients, developing diagnostic and treatment plans, collaborating with colleagues when needed, but ultimately seeing cases through and delivering continuity of care.

Barnsley, clinic features 10 modern consulting rooms and four theatres, complete with X-ray and dental suites.

We boast a separate dog and cat ward, proudly earning the title of a cat-friendly clinic. Our caseload is as diverse as it gets, ranging from surgical and medical cases to in-house orthopaedic procedures.

What We're Looking For

• A confident Veterinary Surgeon with a strong interest in medicine.
• Someone who enjoys thorough diagnostic work-ups and clinical problem solving.
• A vet who takes ownership of cases and is committed to seeing them through.
• A collaborative clinician who values high standards of patient care.
• A desire to work within a true hospital setting with access to continuous patient care and emergency support.
• Ability to conduct routine consultations and soft tissue surgery when necessary.

Animal Trust is an independent, not-for-profit veterinary social enterprise committed to making comprehensive veterinary care more accessible and affordable. From everyday care to advanced Referral and Pet A&E services, we help pets and people live healthier lives.

As a Community Interest Company, we reinvest in our people, facilities and services, giving our teams opportunities to develop their clinical expertise while delivering the right care for every patient.

Our values guide everything we do: Animal Welfare First, Right Care, Right Cost, Together with Purpose and Expertise in Practice. Together, they reflect our commitment to putting patients first, supporting one another and making a meaningful difference every day.

Rota Options:

Average hours: 36.6 -40.3 hours a week

1:3 weekends

3 week rolling pattern working between 10 or 11 hrs over this period.

or

40 hours a week.

4 day working week

2:9 weekends

We would also consider part time applicants.

Benefits:

• 6 weeks of holiday per year
• 52 weeks sickness benefit available
• Private health care - after a qualifying period
• RCVS and VDS fees paid.
• Visa sponsorship available.
• Cycle to work scheme
• E-Car Scheme
• Store discounts through Perkbox
• Staff discount 20%
• Contributory pension scheme 4%
• Enhance maternity and Paternity package
• Employee assistance programme
• Funded CPD

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive for all employees.