Graduate Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

About the Role

This is your chance to start your veterinary career in a welcoming, supportive environment where learning is encouraged and mistakes are part of growth. You’ll be based primarily at the Halifax Road site, with occasional sessions at Abbey Lane, working a structured 40-hour week across three full days, two half days, and one Saturday in four (with a day off in lieu). Best of all: there’s no on-call requirement, so your evenings and nights are genuinely yours.

Abbeymoor Vets is located in vibrant Sheffield, with easy access to the Peak District for hiking, biking, and climbing, plus excellent shopping, cinemas, and a close motorway connection. The practice operates like a tight-knit family, with regular whole-practice meetings, dedicated clinical vet discussions, and a calendar full of team social nights. You’ll work alongside vets with specialist qualifications in medicine, surgery, and behaviour—all willing to share their knowledge.

The practice is equipped with digital X-ray and dental imaging, ultrasound with multiple probes, laparoscopic surgery capability, two operating theatres, a dedicated dental area, and in-house lab facilities. You’ll be supported through a structured graduate mentoring programme tailored to help you develop all the competencies needed for confident small animal practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide small animal veterinary care across dogs, cats, and small pets under mentored supervision
• Undertake consultations, clinical examinations, and routine procedures with guidance from experienced colleagues
• Participate in surgical procedures using the practice’s two operating theatres and laparoscopic equipment
• Engage in regular case discussions and clinical meetings to build diagnostic and treatment knowledge
• Contribute to the practice’s commitment to patient care and staff wellbeing
• Support local community engagement and charity initiatives where appropriate

Requirements

• Newly qualified veterinary surgeon (graduate) or within first few years of practice
• Registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
• Enthusiasm to learn and grow within a supportive team environment
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and professional conduct

Benefits

• Salary & Development: £36,000 per annum (pro-rata) with salary increase in year 2 and no financial tie-in
• Time Off: 6.6 weeks holiday plus your birthday off
• Wellbeing Support: £1,250 annual Care Fund allowance, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, and access to ongoing wellbeing initiatives
• Financial Benefits: Company pension with employer contribution, private medical insurance, Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes
• Professional Support: Paid professional memberships (RCVS and others), access to CPD and research opportunities including the IVC Evidensia Research Fund
• Additional Perks: Retail discounts and cashback, discounted pet care at IVC practices
• Mentorship & Learning: Dedicated mentor, blended learning programme tailored to your goals, access to a global community of veterinary professionals

About the Practice

Abbeymoor Veterinary Centre is a friendly, established small animal practice in Sheffield, part of the IVC Evidensia group (part of Mars Veterinary Health). The practice is built on strong principles of staff wellbeing and patient care, with a team that prides itself on being approachable, collaborative, and community-minded. They actively support local charities including Cat Ching and Yorkshire Poundies.

The practice is well-equipped for modern small animal medicine and surgery, with digital imaging, ultrasound, laparoscopic capabilities, and two operating theatres. The team includes three certificate holders across medicine, surgery, and behaviour, creating an environment where specialist knowledge is shared and junior vets are encouraged to develop beyond general practice. This is a place where your progression matters and your voice is heard.