Are you an experienced small animal vet looking for a role with real variety, a supportive team, and the chance to see your cases progress in a 24-hour hospital? This is a fantastic opportunity in Sheffield, the "outdoor city,” with the Peak District right on your doorstep.

Key details

• Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

• Role: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

• Hours: Full or part-time, flexible shifts available

• Salary: Up to £67,500 FTE depending on experience

• OOH rota: Average 1.25 nights per week (worked from home with nurse on site)

About the role

This role offers the best of both worlds: a busy first opinion caseload and the opportunity to manage your own inpatients and emergencies, supported by a skilled and welcoming team.

• Day shifts of 8–10 hours with a paid 30-minute lunch break

• Involvement in out-of-hours care (worked from home with RVN cover on site)

• Diverse cases across consultations, surgeries, emergencies, and ongoing patient care

• Collaboration with visiting orthopaedic surgeons and a cardiologist

• Support for mentoring and coaching recent graduates

About the practice

• RCVS-accredited, 24-hour small animal hospital

• Team includes multiple vets, RVNs, receptionists, placement students and admin staff

• Fully equipped with advanced facilities and in-house emergency care

• Strong focus on team culture, client relationships, and patient care

About you

• MRCVS with experience in first opinion practice

• Confident in sole charge and routine surgery

• A supportive and proactive team player

• Holds a full UK driving licence

• Passionate about patient care and keen to contribute to a positive working environment

The package

• Salary up to £67,500 FTE depending on experience

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays

• £1,750 CPD allowance per year, with career progression opportunities supported

• RCVS, VDS, and two other memberships paid

• Enhanced family-friendly benefits (paternity, maternity, adoption, surrogacy, shared parental leave)

• Health Shield plan with wide-ranging wellbeing contributions

• "My Perks” shopping, travel, and entertainment discounts

• Company sick pay

• Discounted veterinary fees

• Focus on employee wellbeing and work–life balance

Location

Sheffield is one of the UK's most exciting cities to live in, offering the perfect blend of city life and outdoor adventure. Known as the "outdoor city,” it provides easy access to the stunning Peak District National Park while still offering all the amenities, culture, and energy of a major city.

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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