Small animal veterinary surgeon - Independent team

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Permanent Full‑Time

Bright Leaf Recruitment is hiring a dedicated Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon for a permanent full‑time position in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

• Central location – only ~1 hour from major airports and Sheffield.
• Excellent schools and affordable housing.
• Access to outdoor activities in the Pennines.

• Independent, family‑run small animal practice with 14 enthusiastic vets, 4 certificate holders.
• Main Centre: five operating theatres and a dedicated Hydrotherapy & Physiotherapy Centre.
• Seven consulting‑only branch practices – two consulting rooms, nurse assistance, full air conditioning.

• Perform 20–30 different surgical procedures each day.
• Two hours of operating time daily to rapidly develop clinical confidence.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled nursing team of 14 Registered Veterinary Nurses and 5 Auxiliary Nurses.
• Support a strongly encouraging, mentorship‑focused environment.

• At least 12 months UK small animal experience.
• Good level of basic surgical skills.
• Positive, team‑focused approach to clinical work.

• Salary £60,000–£80,000 per annum (depending on experience).
• Six weeks holiday plus all but one Bank Holiday.
• £3,000 CPD allowance.
• VDS fees covered.
• Vehicle for work and personal use.
• Fully furnished accommodation available if required.

• Two‑hour lunch break every day.
• Alternate four‑ and five‑day working weeks.
• Average 7.5‑hour working day, 8:00 am–5:00 pm.
• No night emergencies.
• Weekend work limited to one Saturday or Sunday every five weeks.

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