Deputy Head Veterinary Surgeon | Small Animal | Rotherham | £55,000–£70,000 DOE | Full-Time

Deputy Head Vet Opportunity – Join a Modern, Purpose-Built Small Animal Practice in Rotherham

Are you an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon looking to take the next step into leadership? We are recruiting for a Deputy Head Vet to join a thriving, purpose-built veterinary practice in Rotherham, offering an excellent opportunity to combine high-quality clinical work with mentoring, leadership, and career progression.

This role is ideal for a veterinarian with 3+ years of UK small animal GP experience who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, supporting colleagues, and helping to shape the future of a growing practice.

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000–£70,000 per annum (DOE)
• Full-time, 39 hours per week
• Ideally a 4-day working week with flexible working options available
• 1 in 4 weekend rotation
• Quarterly recognition bonus
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Income protection
• Electric car scheme
• Employee discounts and benefits platform
• Health and wellbeing support
• Funded professional memberships
• Staff discounts on veterinary services
• Generous CPD allowance with funding towards certificates
• Internal leadership training and development
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

About the Role

As Deputy Head Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work closely with the Head Vet to deliver exceptional clinical standards while supporting the development of the veterinary team. You’ll continue to provide outstanding preventative healthcare, medical and surgical care, while mentoring colleagues and contributing to the ongoing success of the practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Vet who is ready to step into a leadership role or an existing clinical leader seeking a new challenge within a supportive and progressive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality first opinion small animal veterinary care
• Diagnose, treat and manage a varied medical and surgical caseload
• Perform routine and elective surgical procedures
• Support and mentor veterinary colleagues
• Assist the Head Vet with clinical leadership and team development
• Promote best clinical practices and high standards of patient care
• Build strong relationships with clients through excellent communication
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the practice

About the Practice

You’ll be joining a spacious, purpose-built veterinary practice equipped with modern facilities and advanced diagnostic technology, including:

• 9 consultation rooms
• 4 fully equipped operating theatres
• Dedicated dental suite
• Ultrasound suite
• Advanced CT imaging suite with a 128-slice CT scanner
• Separate dog and cat wards
• Dedicated preparation areas

The practice has a collaborative multidisciplinary team, with many colleagues pursuing postgraduate certificates and clinical interests. Continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and professional development are actively encouraged.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• MRCVS registration and the right to work as a Veterinary Surgeon in the UK
• At least 3 years’ UK small animal GP experience
• Excellent clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A passion for mentoring and developing others
• Confidence managing a varied first-opinion caseload
• A collaborative approach and commitment to clinical excellence

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading independent veterinary groups while developing your leadership career in a supportive, forward-thinking practice. Whether your ambition is to become a Head Vet or further develop your management skills alongside clinical practice, you’ll receive ongoing support, structured development, and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Apply today for a confidential discussion and take the next step in your veterinary career.

Job Ref: Art2107

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