Referral Surgical Veterinary Surgeon

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for surgery to join our growing referral team at Animal Trust Barnsley Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative, specialist-led environment with a strong focus on clinical excellence, affordability, and making advanced veterinary care accessible to more pets and their owners.

About the Role

We are looking for a surgeon to support our growing referral caseload across soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. Candidates with experience in one or both disciplines are encouraged to apply.

This role would ideally suit an Advanced Practitioner, or an experienced Certificate holder with a strong interest in referral-level surgery. The role may also be of interest to a Diplomate surgeon and applications from specialist surgeons will be considered with appropriate remuneration.

Working alongside our multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues in ECC, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging and first opinion practice to deliver outstanding patient care.

Our referral caseload provides exposure to a varied and complex range of procedures in a supportive environment that encourages collaboration, learning and innovation.

Facilities

Barnsley Hospital offers:

• 24/7 hospital and emergency service
• Dedicated referral facilities
• Modern surgical theatres
• Inpatient and intensive care wards
• Experienced nursing and support teams
• Access to referral colleagues across the wider Animal Trust network

As a Referral Veterinary Surgeon, you will:

• Manage a varied referral caseload
• Deliver advanced surgical procedures and excellent clinical care
• Support referring veterinary colleagues
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment
• Contribute to clinical governance and evidence-based practice
• Mentor and support veterinary colleagues
• Help shape and grow our surgical referral services

You Might Be a Great Fit If You Have:

• MRCVS status and eligibility to work in the UK
• Advanced Practitioner status, or significant referral-level experience
• Experience in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery (including TPLO)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A collaborative and supportive approach
• A passion for affordable, accessible referral care

Rota:

40hr week

4 day week

No Weekends

Benefits:

• 6 weeks holiday, including bank holidays
• Funded CPD + CPD hours
• RCVS, VDS and BVA memberships paid
• Opportunities to shape and develop our growing referral services
• Private Health Care - awarded after qualifying period
• 52 weeks sickness available
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Contributory pension scheme (4%)
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• E-Car scheme
• Visa sponsorship available
• Store Discounts from Perkbox
• Staff discounts (20%)
• Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Charity days

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