Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

Peak Vets is looking for an experienced small animal veterinary surgeon to join their close-knit Sheffield team. This is a full-time position working 40 hours over a 4-day week with a manageable 1:5 weekend rota (Saturday 8.30am–4pm and Sunday 9am–1pm, on-call for inpatients only after hours). You’ll enjoy a varied caseload of consultations and surgeries in a practice where colleagues genuinely love what they do and stay for years.

Located in Woodseats in Sheffield—dubbed the “Northern Capital of Cool”—the practice sits on the doorstep of the Peak District, with wild peaks, rugged moorland, chocolate-box villages and cosy pubs waiting for your days off. This is a rare opportunity to become part of a truly welcoming team where culture and collaboration are genuinely valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality small animal consultations and routine surgical procedures
• Manage basic emergency procedures as part of the practice workflow
• Contribute to the practice’s RSPCA welfare casework
• Engage with ongoing clinical discussions and journal clubs to stay current with best practice
• Develop advanced clinical skills and pursue professional interests (the practice actively supports certificate studies)
• Work collaboratively with an outstanding nursing and client care team across the four consulting rooms and two operating theatres

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in small animal practice
• Confidence with routine primary care duties and basic emergency procedures
• A genuine interest in developing advanced skills and pursuing professional growth
• Strong teamwork ethic and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care
• Full UK veterinary registration (RCVS)

Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Welcome bonus or relocation package (up to £5,000)
• 5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• RCVS and VDS fees fully paid
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Extensive internal and externally funded CPD opportunities
• Access to a network of visiting specialists in ophthalmology and cardiology

About the Practice

Peak Vets is a single-site RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital in Woodseats, Sheffield, part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health—the world’s largest family-owned veterinary company. The practice is renowned for exceptionally low staff turnover, testament to its supportive culture and clinical excellence. The team includes vets with certificates in feline medicine, dermatology, medicine and surgery, plus nurses holding a variety of qualifications. The facility features 4 spacious consulting rooms, 2 operating theatres, separate cat, dog and isolation wards, dedicated imaging and dental suites, in-house diagnostic and surgical facilities, and even a dedicated relaxation area for staff dogs. The practice works closely with the RSPCA, overseeing welfare cases, and runs regular clinical clubs to discuss recent developments in veterinary care.

Linnaeus is driven by its purpose to create a better world for pets, starting with a better world for its people. With over 6,000 associates, the company prioritises inclusive culture, professional development, comprehensive wellbeing support, and access to worldwide opportunities and specialists.