Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon - South Yorkshire


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£60,000 to £90,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	S70
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – South Yorkshire

Salary: £60,000 – £90,000 DOE

Permanent | Full Time | Independent | Family-Run

• Excellent salary of £60,000–£90,000 DOE

• 2 hours of dedicated operating time every day – ideal for a Vet looking to develop their surgical skills

• Join an experienced team of 14 Vets, including 4 Certificate Holders, and 19 nursing team members

• Excellent facilities including 5 operating theatres, advanced ultrasound, endoscopy, digital imaging and an on-site hydrotherapy & physiotherapy centre

• Protected 2-hour break every day and an average 7.5-hour working day

• No night emergencies – covered externally

• £3,000 CPD allowance with excellent opportunities for clinical development

• High-quality estate car provided for both work and personal use

An exciting opportunity has opened for a confident Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a long-established, family-run independent practice in South Yorkshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Vet who enjoys surgery and is looking for genuine time, facilities and clinical support to further develop their skills. You’ll be joining a large and experienced team where collaboration is encouraged and support is always available, without the pressures of a corporate environment.

With 2 hours of protected operating time every day, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to build your surgical confidence and take ownership of a varied caseload.

The Practice & Facilities

All surgery and hospitalised cases are managed at the practice’s fully equipped main centre, providing an excellent clinical environment and exposure to a broad and varied caseload.

Facilities include:

• 5 operating theatres

• Advanced ultrasound and endoscopy

• Digital imaging

• In-house laboratory facilities

• Dedicated hydrotherapy and physiotherapy centre

• A busy surgical caseload, with approximately 20–30 procedures performed each day

You’ll never be left operating alone, with experienced colleagues and nursing support available whenever needed.

Alongside the main centre, the group has 7 consulting-only branches across the local area, all benefiting from excellent clinical and nursing support.

The Team & Development

You’ll be joining a well-established team of:

• 14 Veterinary Surgeons

• 4 Certificate Holders

• 19 nursing team members, including 14 RVNs

• Experienced support colleagues across the wider group

There is a strong emphasis on clinical development, making this an excellent environment for a Vet who wants to progress their surgical skills, learn from experienced colleagues and gain exposure to a wide range of cases.

The Role

You’ll manage a varied first-opinion caseload across consultations, diagnostics and surgery, with the opportunity to follow your cases through and build strong relationships with clients.

The dedicated daily operating time means surgery is a genuine part of your working day rather than something that needs to be squeezed around a busy consulting schedule.

This could particularly suit a Vet who already enjoys surgery but wants the time, caseload and support to take their confidence and capability to the next level.

Rota & Work-Life Balance

• Alternate 4- and 5-day weeks, averaging 7.5 hours per day

• 2-hour daily operating slot + protected 2-hour break

• Just 1 weekend day every 5 weeks (8am–5pm)

• No ooh

• Only 1 Bank Holiday per year

Salary & Benefits

• £60,000 – £90,000 DOE

• 6 weeks’ annual leave

• All but one Bank Holiday off

• £3,000 CPD allowance

• Vet Defence fees covered

• High-quality estate car provided for work and personal use

• Fully furnished accommodation available if required

• Excellent ongoing clinical and surgical development opportunities

Location

Based in South Yorkshire, this is a great location for anyone looking for a balance between affordable living, countryside and easy access to larger towns and cities.

If you’re looking for an independent practice where you’ll have genuine time to operate, a varied surgical caseload, excellent facilities and an experienced team around you, this could be a fantastic next step.

Whether you’re already a confident surgeon or looking for the right environment to take your surgical skills further, you’ll have the time, support and clinical exposure to continue developing.

Interested in taking the next step? Apply now to find out more.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email l.radford@purovets.com

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

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