Permanent Veterinary Surgeon – Doncaster

Key Details:

• Working Days: Four-day work week, part-time considered
• Hours: Weekdays only, approximately 1 in 8 Saturday mornings (08:00–12:30) with TOIL
• Duties: Consultations, routine surgeries, hospital shifts, and case work-ups
• Salary: The salary is up to £60,000 p/a (FTE), dependent on experience, with potential for a higher bracket for additional certificates or significant experience

About the Role:

• The client is seeking an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive team on a four-day work week. Part-time applicants will be considered. There are no out-of-hours or bank holidays, and Saturday mornings are approximately 1 in 8 with time off in lieu during the week.
• The role can be tailored to individual strengths and interests. Candidates who have completed VetGDP and are confident with routine surgeries will be well-suited.
• The caseload includes a broad range of procedures such as cruciate and patella surgery, laparoscopic procedures, and BOAS surgery. For those with a medicine focus, the practice offers comprehensive in-house diagnostics and dedicated hospital shifts, balancing inpatient care and emergency cases alongside consulting and operating days. The rota can be shaped to support a balanced mix of clinical duties.

About the Package:

• Well-behaved pets may accompany the team member to work.
• Benefits include payment of RCVS, VDS, and one other membership, funded certificates and CPD, five weeks’ holiday with the option to buy or sell, enhanced family and sickness pay, a Healthshield cash plan, and a cycle to work scheme.

About the Practice:

• The practice operates across two sites, including a hospital and a newly refurbished branch.
• Out of hours, weekends, and bank holidays are covered by an external provider on-site at the hospital, ensuring continuity of inpatient care.
• Facilities include an in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound, dental radiography, endoscopy, Imagyst, and i-STAT, enabling thorough case work-ups in-house.
• The team comprises eight vets with interests spanning medicine, surgery, and diagnostic imaging, including certificate holders. The environment supports professional growth with structured development and funded CPD. Working hours are arranged to promote work-life balance while maintaining high clinical standards across preventative healthcare and complex surgical procedures.

Job Reference No: JN-33619