Veterinary Surgeon - Independent Practice

Vetted Recruitment Limited; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

CPD allowance

Fear Free training

Gym membership contribution

Relocation package

Job summary

Vetted Recruitment Limited is helping a modern small animal practice in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, recruit a Veterinary Surgeon. The role features a four-day week, a Fear Free approach, and a supportive team focused on developing clinical skills.

You’ll conduct consulting and theatre sessions, with 15-minute consultations, and no out-of-hours commitments. Salary ranges £45,000–£60,000 plus generous benefits and relocation package.

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon eligible to register with the RCVS.
• Dynamic and enthusiastic with a passion for working with people and animals.
• Commitment to Fear Free care and compassionate treatment.

Responsibilities

• Consulting and theatre sessions with daily admin time.
• 15-minute consultations.
• Four-day week, 8.30am–7pm.
• One in two Saturdays, 8.30am–1pm, with growth.
• No out-of-hours commitments.

Skills

RCVS registration

Fear Free care

People skills

Education

Qualified Veterinary Surgeon

RCVS eligibility

Job description

Are you a passionate Veterinary Surgeon who loves providing outstanding care to pets while building meaningful relationships with their owners?

Do you want to work in a forward-thinking, people-focused practice where high clinical standards, affordable healthcare, and animal welfare are at the heart of everything?

This is your chance to join a modern, growing small animal practice in a charming village in Sheffield, where a Fear Free approach to veterinary care is central to everything the team does.

Join a young, ambitious, and supportive team that believes in looking after its people as well as its patients. With experienced owners actively involved in the practice, you'll have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills, pursue further qualifications, and enjoy being part of a practice with a genuinely different approach to veterinary care.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct a varied mix of consulting and theatre sessions, with dedicated daily administration time.
• Perform 15-minute consultations.
• Work four days per week, 8.30am–7pm.
• Participate in one in two Saturday mornings, 8.30am–1pm, with the aim of reducing this as the team grows.
• No out-of-hours commitments.

Skills and Experience

• Must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon eligible to register with the RCVS.
• Dynamic and enthusiastic, with a passion for working with both people and animals.
• Commitment to Fear Free care and making a genuine difference to the lives of pets and their owners.

Why Join This Practice?

• A genuinely supportive environment: Work alongside experienced owners who are invested in your success and committed to looking after their team.
• Career development: Build your clinical skills, pursue further qualifications, and take on new challenges with support from colleagues.
• Exceptional patient care: Be part of a practice that champions Fear Free principles and compassionate, low-stress veterinary treatment.
• A positive team culture: Join like-minded colleagues in a growing practice where people are valued, hard work is appreciated, and enjoying your job matters.
• An exciting future: Play a part in the continued growth of an ambitious practice where you can make a real contribution.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £45,000–£60,000, depending on experience.
• Five weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional holiday entitlement increasing with service.
• A day off for your birthday.
• Private medical insurance, including access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• £1,000 annual CPD allowance, with opportunities to study towards certificates.
• Fear Free training and accreditation as standard.
• Three days per year to volunteer with a local charity of your choice.
• Contribution towards gym membership.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid.
• Relocation package available.
• Two complimentary Total Wellness Plans for your own pets, plus 25% off additional plans and other treatments.

Visa Sponsorship Available for the right candidate.

Further Information

If you’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon role offering a competitive salary, a four-day working week, and the opportunity to practise genuinely progressive, compassionate veterinary medicine, this could be the perfect fit for you.

You must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon and eligible to register with the RCVS to be considered for this role.