FTC Veterinary Surgeon

Vets Now; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata

ECC certificate support

Private medical insurance

Seven weeks pro rata annual leave

Discounted staff pet care

Paid professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now in Sheffield is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for a 9-month fixed-term contract. This role offers a structured rota focused on work-life balance while providing invaluable emergency and critical care (ECC) experience.

Join a supportive team environment known for its high staff retention and collaborative spirit. Benefits include a generous CPD allowance, enhanced leave, and private medical insurance. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a varied emergency and critical care caseload.
• Effective communication within a close-knit team.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency treatment to animals in critical condition.
• Work night and weekend shifts as per the rota.
• Collaborate with a team of vets and nurses.

Skills

Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) experience

Veterinary knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Sheffield

Fixed-Term Contract (9 months)

Now for work-life balance at Vets Now Sheffield

At Vets Now Sheffield, we understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance, which is why we offer a structured rota designed to support this.

This is a 9-month fixed-term position, ideal for those seeking a consistent and predictable working pattern while gaining valuable ECC experience within one of our busiest clinics.

Night shifts: 18:00 – 09:00
Saturday day: 12:00 – 19:00
Sunday day: 08:00 – 19:00

Rota pattern

Week 1

• Saturday night
• Sunday night

Week 2

• Wednesday night
• Thursday night

Week 3

• Saturday day
• Sunday day

Week 4

• Saturday night
• Sunday night

Week 5

• Off

Week 6

• Thursday night

This rota provides a varied mix of day and night ECC work, alongside regular periods of time off, helping to maintain a healthy balance between work and life outside the clinic.

Now for a busy and rewarding ECC caseload

Based within a PDSA host practice, Sheffield is one of our busiest clinics and consistently ranks among the top-performing sites within the region.

The clinic is supported by a fantastic team of approximately 10 vets and 10 nurses, many of whom have been with the business for a significant number of years. With veterinary surgeons typically staying between 7 and 9 years and some nurses having been part of the team for over 18 years, staff retention is exceptionally strong and reflects the supportive culture within the clinic.

The team is renowned for being close knit, collaborative and welcoming. While the clinic can be extremely busy, particularly during the summer months, colleagues work together to support one another and maintain high standards of patient care. It’s a challenging but highly rewarding environment where you’ll have exposure to a varied emergency and critical care caseload while working alongside experienced ECC professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a vet looking to develop their ECC skills within a well-established and respected team that people genuinely enjoy being part of.

Now for enhanced rewards and benefits

Our commitment to your wellbeing extends beyond the diverse caseload, with a competitive benefits package which includes, but is not limited to:

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata
• ECC certificate support – financial support and paid study leave
• Enhanced company sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes
• Private medical insurance
• Seven weeks pro rata annual leave
• Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
• Professional membership fees paid

If you’re eager to explore the clinic first hand before submitting your application, you can arrange a visit with the team by contacting Jess in our Talent Team at [e-mail].

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we encourage candidates with disabilities and health conditions to apply and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.