Veterinary surgeon - Weekends only!

Vets for Pets; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Barnsley seeks a Weekend Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated team. The successful candidate will confidently handle routine cases and demonstrate a commitment to excellent service. This role offers a competitive salary, paid memberships, and a generous CPD allowance to support professional development. If you're passionate about providing high standards of care, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous CPD allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)

Qualifications

• Confidence in handling routine cases in a veterinary setting.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively.
• Proven commitment to excellent service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Join our first-opinion day team to provide veterinary care.
• Handle routine surgical and medical cases.
• Collaborate with a skilled veterinary team.

Skills

Routine surgical and medical case handling

Interest in managing diverse caseload

Commitment to service excellence

Job description

We are looking for a Weekend only Veterinary Surgeon to join us at Barnsley Vets for Pets Hospital

About Us:
Barnsley Vets for Pets Hospital is an outstanding Small Animal Hospital and Emergency Services Clinic, providing comprehensive 24/7 care with a dedicated on-site team. Established in 2002, our facility has evolved into a centre of excellence, equipped with advanced medical technologies, including a CT scanner, rigid and flexible endoscopes, and ultrasound machines. We offer a broad spectrum of services such as neurosurgery, orthopaedics, minimally invasive surgery, stem cell therapy, chemotherapy, alongside our first-opinion practice. Our commitment to exceptional service is reflected in our four outstanding RCVS awards.

Our Team:
Our team comprises 15 Veterinary Surgeons (including our own out-of-hours team), 24 Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs), 3 Student Veterinary Nurses (SVNs), 5 Animal Care Assistants (ACAs) and a proficient non-clinical support team. We are united by a passion for delivering the highest standards of care, managing both general and referral cases within the same hospital to ensure seamless, end-to-end patient care.

The Role:

We are seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon, whether newly qualified or experienced, to join our first-opinion day team. The ideal candidate will:

• Be confident in handling routine surgical and medical cases.
• Possess a keen interest in managing a diverse caseload with the ability to work cases up to a high standard.
• Demonstrate a commitment to providing excellent service and collaborating effectively within a highly skilled team.

Working Hours:
This is a weekend only position, if you are looking for more hours do still get in touch and we can consider other options.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Generous CPD allowance to support your professional development.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS).

Application Process:

To apply, please send a covering letter and your CV to: and

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 1JQ

Pets just see people. They aren't biased and they don't discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so 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!