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Deputy Head Veterinary Surgeon — GP experience

Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Reference DHVS001Posted 30/09/2026
Pay
£55,000–£70,000 per year
Working pattern
39
Weekends / on-call
One-in-four weekend rotation; flexibility may be discussed.

Benefits and development

  • £55,000 -£70,000*
  • 39 hours per week
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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  • Generous CPD allowance with support for certificates
  • Funded professional memberships
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Quarterly recognition payment
  • Income protection
  • Electric car scheme
  • Health and wellbeing support

Vacancy details

About the role

Provide high-quality preventative healthcare and diagnosis and treatment for sick and injured small animal patients.

Candor Vets is working with an established veterinary practice in Rotherham, South Yorkshire to find a Deputy Head Veterinary Surgeon.

What you will be doing

  • Support the Head Vet in driving clinical standards and contributing to practice protocols.
  • Mentor and coach colleagues, including supervising clinical development and certificate work.
  • Carry out clinical duties across consultation and theatre sessions as required by the rota.

Working pattern

  • The role would ideally be four set days per week; contracted hours are 39.
  • Flexible arrangements may be discussed to suit candidates and the practice.

Team and support

  • Work within a multidisciplinary team with colleagues pursuing postgraduate qualifications.
  • Internal leadership training and development support is available.
  • There is in-practice support for CPD and certificate study.

Practice and facilities

  • A purpose-built, modern veterinary practice offering multiple consultation rooms, operating theatres and dedicated imaging and dental facilities.
  • Staff benefits include funded professional memberships and discounts on practice services.

Development

  • Opportunity to influence clinical standards and lead clinical development across the team.
  • Generous CPD allowance with support for certificates and access to internal leadership training.

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