Deputy Head Veterinary Surgeon – Rotherham

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 DOE | Permanent | Full-Time

Take the Next Step into Veterinary Leadership

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Deputy Head Veterinary Surgeon to join a modern, purpose-built small animal practice in Rotherham. Offering a salary of £55,000 - £70,000 DOE, this role is ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon with 3+ years of UK GP experience who is looking to progress into leadership or further develop their management skills.

Key Highlights

• £55,000 - £70,000 DOE
• Leadership role with a clear pathway to Head Vet
• Work alongside two Surgical Certificate Holders
• Advanced facilities including a 128-slice CT scanner
• Excellent CPD and certificate support

The Role

Working closely with the Head Vet, the successful candidate will combine a varied first-opinion caseload with leadership responsibilities, helping to mentor colleagues, maintain high clinical standards and support the continued growth of the practice.

The position is full-time, working 39 hours across four set days, with a 1 in 4 weekend rota. Flexible working patterns will also be considered.

The Practice

The successful candidate will join a supportive, collaborative team within a well-equipped practice featuring nine consulting rooms, four operating theatres, a dedicated dental suite, ultrasound, a 128-slice CT scanner, separate dog and cat wards, and excellent surgical facilities. Many of the team are studying towards postgraduate certificates, creating a positive learning environment.

Benefits

The practice offers an excellent package including:

• Quarterly recognition payments
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Generous CPD allowance with certificate funding
• Funded professional memberships
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Internal leadership development
• Income protection
• Electric car scheme
• Employee discounts and wellbeing support

As part of one of the UK's largest independent, family-owned veterinary groups, the successful candidate will enjoy excellent career progression, clinical freedom and the opportunity to develop into a future Head Vet while delivering exceptional patient care.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email l.thorpe@purovets.com

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Ref no: JOB-59070