Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 72,000 - GBP 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon for an OOH Weekend role. This position involves providing emergency and routine surgical care to local practices with a focus on high standards of clinical care. The candidate should have experience with small animals and be registered with the appropriate veterinary authority. Competitive salary of up to £85,100 FTE depending on experience, along with extensive benefits and ongoing CPD support. Interested candidates should contact the Clinical Director for more information.

Benefits

Dedicated CPD support

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discounted gym membership

Share scheme

Volunteer opportunity for charity

Discounted treatment for your pet

Qualifications

• Experience working with small animals, both routine and emergency care.
• Ability to maintain high clinical standards.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Provide OOH veterinary services for local practices.
• Deliver routine and emergency surgical care.
• Collaborate with the day team for seamless service.

Skills

Surgical experience in routine procedures

Strong communication skills

Team-player mentality

Passion for delivering excellent veterinary care

Experience as a small animal vet

Education

Registered with RCVS or equivalent authority

Job description

Overview

Veterinary Surgeon OOH Weekend role – a rewarding opportunity for a Vet with an interest in Emergency & Critical Care. The role is based in Bessacarr, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, and involves working across six weeks with four weekends on and two weekends off. The service is part of the well‑established MiNightVet team, providing out‑of‑hours support to local first‑opinion member practices from our modern clinic, equipped with a CT scanner and colour doppler ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Provide OOH veterinary services for several local practices, delivering routine and emergency surgical care.
• Maintain high standards of clinical care and client service as part of the MiNightVet team.
• Collaborate with the day team and an experienced RVN to ensure seamless service coverage.
• Participate in ongoing clinical development and CPD support.

Qualifications

• Experience as a small animal vet with surgical experience in routine and emergency procedures.
• Strong communication skills and a team‑player mentality.
• Passion for delivering excellent veterinary care and client service.
• Registered with RCVS or equivalent veterinary authority.

Salary & Hours

Salary up to £85,100 FTE, depending on experience. Working hours: 12pm – 7pm on Saturdays and 8am – 7pm on Sundays, following a 4 on / 2 off rota.

Benefits

• Dedicated CPD support and access to internal courses.
• Well‑being initiatives, including over 280 wellbeing champions.
• Health and wellbeing benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym membership.
• Forward‑thinking policies: fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, extended sick pay, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Share scheme – purchase discounted shares in the company.
• Health cash plans, discounted critical illness cover, 8 weeks’ pay for exceptional life events, private medical insurance after first month at discounted rates.
• Vet Oracle: a support platform for veterinary colleagues.
• Giving Back Day: volunteer opportunity for a chosen charity.
• RCVS and VDS support.
• Discounted treatment for your pet/s.

How to Apply

To find out more please contact Clinical Director Mark Straw at [e-mail] or Resourcing Partner David at [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.