Job Openings Veterinary Surgeon - Barnsley

About the job Veterinary Surgeon - Barnsley


Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire (S75)

The Vet Office is recruiting a Veterinary Surgeon to join a modern 24/7 small animal hospital in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. This is a permanent role with the option of full-time or part-time hours.

About the Hospital

The hospital is an established small animal and emergency services centre, providing continuous 24/7 care with a dedicated on-site team. Open since 2002, it has grown into a reference point in the area and is equipped with:

  • CT scanner

  • Rigid and flexible endoscopy

  • Ultrasound

  • Facilities for neurosurgery, orthopaedics and minimally invasive surgery
  • Stem cell therapy and chemotherapy

  • Fully equipped first-opinion practice

The hospital holds multiple RCVS awards in recognition of its clinical standards and client care.

The Team

The successful candidate will join a large, experienced team including:

  • 14 Veterinary Surgeons (including an in-house OOH team)

  • 24 Registered Veterinary Nurses

  • 3 Student Veterinary Nurses

  • 5 Animal Care Assistants

  • A strong non-clinical support team

The team manages both first-opinion and referral cases under one roof, ensuring continuity and high standards of care.

The Role

The Vet Office is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon (minimum 2 years experience) to join the first-opinion day team. The ideal candidate:

  • Is confident with routine medical and surgical cases

  • Enjoys a varied caseload and working cases up to a high standard

  • Works well within a multidisciplinary team

  • Is committed to delivering excellent client and patient care

Working Hours

Both full-time and part-time options are available:

  • Full-time: 4 weekdays plus alternate weekends

  • Part-time: 3 long days with 1 in 4 weekends

Whats on Offer

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience

  • Generous CPD allowance and support for professional development

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • Paid professional memberships (e.g. RCVS, BVA, VDS)

To apply, please send your CV (and a brief cover note) to info@thevetoffice.com with the subject: Veterinary Surgeon Barnsley 24/7 Hospital.