Veterinary Surgeon

Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon 
CVS Vets 24/7 Rotherham
Location: Based at Springfield Veterinary Centre, Rotherham
Contract: Annualised Hours | Part-time | 7 Nights on, 35 off
Practice Type: Hospital, OOH
Competitive Salary: Up to £85,000 (pro rata) Depending on Experience

Your opportunity to be a part of a supportive, flexible Out of Hours service starts here!
 
 

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter – it's in our nature. 

With market-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow—whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals 

Life at Springfield Veterinary Centre  

This role is part-time, working on average 15.2 hours a week on a 1:6 rota basis with 7 nights on from 6:30pm – 8:15am and 35 nights off. Due to expansion, we can also potentially consider other rota patterns so even if this pattern is not right for you, let us know what you are looking for.

Looking for a hospital environment with all the kit on site? CVS 24/7 Rotherham is easily accessible from Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham, and the M1, making it great for commuters across South Yorkshire. The hospital has an outstanding reputation for its 24-hours and out-of-hours services, with a dedicated overnight team providing continuity of care for our patients.

The hospital is packed with advanced equipment including an on-site CT scanner, modern surgical theatres, a recently refurbished isolation ward, high-spec ultrasound, and endoscopy facilities. It is also one of the regions leading OOH hospitals and is proud to have achieved all six RCVS Outstanding Awards. With the highest number of Advanced Practitioners within a veterinary hospital in South Yorkshire, you'll be surrounded by a highly skilled team and have access to fantastic clinical support and development opportunities.

 
About you: 
 
We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our Rotherham team. Working within a culture where clinicians are empowered to make the best decisions, where improvement is encouraged and where best practice is shared, you will be: 

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners. 

• Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take the lead on surgical and medical cases, and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision. 

• Keen to develop, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types 

• A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive. 

• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships. 

• As an experienced vet, you'll bring a strong level of clinical autonomy and be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.   

This role would benefit someone who has an interest in ECC. A certified is preferred but not essential. The ideal candidate would have had previous experience in an emergency or out of hours environment.

 
The benefits 
 
At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'll receive: 

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full 

• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered 

• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell) 

• Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable) 

• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring 

• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies 

• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications 

Join us at CVS 
 

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up. 

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health. 

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice. 

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.