Referral Surgical Vet - Barnsley

Permanent Referral Surgical Veterinary Surgeon – Barnsley

This is an opportunity to join a growing referral team in Barnsley, supporting a varied surgical caseload within a collaborative, specialist-led environment. The role will suit an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a strong interest in referral-level surgery, and it offers the chance to contribute to advanced care that remains accessible to more pets and their owners. If you are looking for a modern referral setting with scope to shape surgical services, this role merits attention.

Key Details

- Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

- Profession: Veterinary Surgeon

- Role Type: Permanent

- Working Pattern: 40-hour week, 4-day week

- Weekends: No weekends

- Salary: Up to £95,000 p/a, relfective of skills and experience

- Visa Sponsorship: Available

Why You'll Love This Role

You will be working with a multidisciplinary team in a referral environment that values collaboration, clinical excellence and affordability. The caseload spans soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, offering exposure to varied and complex procedures with support from colleagues across the wider network.

About the Role

You will manage a referral surgical caseload across soft tissue and orthopaedic disciplines, with applicants invited to apply if they have experience in one or both areas. The role is suitable for an Advanced Practitioner, an experienced Certificate holder with referral-level interest, or a Diplomate surgeon.

You will work closely with colleagues in ECC, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging and first opinion practice to deliver high standards of patient care. The role also includes supporting referring veterinary colleagues and contributing to clinical governance and evidence-based practice.

There is scope to mentor and support veterinary colleagues, while helping to develop and grow the surgical referral service. This is a role for a surgeon who enjoys collaboration and wants to influence a developing referral offering.

About the Practice

This is a large, modern South Yorkshire veterinary surgery with dedicated referral facilities and a 24/7 hospital and emergency service. The practice also offers modern surgical theatres, inpatient and intensive care wards, an on-site laboratory, four theatres, dedicated wards and isolation facilities.

The team includes experienced nursing and support staff, with access to referral colleagues across the wider network. The practice is RCVS Practice Standards Scheme accredited and offers on-site client parking.

Working in Barnsley

Barnsley in South Yorkshire offers practical access for veterinary professionals working across the region, with good links to nearby towns and cities including Sheffield, Leeds and Manchester. The area is well placed for commuters and for those who want access to urban centres while working in a busy clinical setting. Its location may suit candidates seeking a balance between accessible travel routes and a South Yorkshire base.

Benefits

- 6 weeks holiday, including bank holidays

- Funded CPD and CPD hours

- RCVS, VDS and BVA memberships paid

- Opportunities to shape and develop growing referral services

- Private health care, awarded after qualifying period

- 52 weeks sickness available

- Enhanced maternity and paternity package

- Contributory pension scheme at 4%

- RCVS and VDS fees paid

- Access to employee assistance programme

- Cycle to work scheme

- E-Car scheme

- Store discounts from Perkbox

- Staff discounts at 20%

- Refer-a-Friend bonus

- Charity days

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of caseload can I expect?

The role focuses on referral surgery across soft tissue and orthopaedics, including TPLO. The caseload is described as varied and complex.

Is there any out-of-hours work?

The rota states no weekends. A 24/7 hospital and emergency service is in place.

What experience is required?

Applicants should have MRCVS status and eligibility to work in the UK. The role is aimed at an Advanced Practitioner, an experienced Certificate holder, or a specialist surgeon.

What facilities are available?

The practice has dedicated referral facilities, modern surgical theatres, inpatient and intensive care wards, an on-site lab, four theatres, dedicated wards and isolation.

What support will be available?

You will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, including colleagues in ECC, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging and first opinion practice, with access to referral colleagues across the wider network.

If you are an experienced surgeon seeking a referral role with clinical variety, strong team support and the opportunity to help shape a growing service, please apply or enquire for further information.

Job Reference No: JN-35690