Experienced Veterinary Surgeon Required
Are you an ambitious Veterinary Surgeon looking to progress your career in an exciting, state-of-the-art, modern practice?
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated professional to join our ever growing, busy, independent veterinary practice, based in Ponteland, Northumberland.
We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, friendly environment that fosters professional growth and innovation.
The Role
- An experienced Veterinary surgeon required, with a senior vet role/clinical directorship available if interested.
- Flexible Working Options - Part-time or Full-time hours considered.
- A varied and interesting case load, with clinical freedom to lead case workups from initial consult through to surgery (all consults are 20 minutes as standard).
- Our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment provide a fantastic opportunity to further develop your skills and knowledge as a Veterinary Surgeon - with opportunity to progress to a senior role.
- A practice where certificates and 'specific areas of interest' are encouraged and supported.
- Ideally one weeknight evening on call from home and one in 4 weekends on call from home with nursing support, covering a relatively steady OOH service for our clients only. (Negotiable for the right person).
Our Package
- Salary of up to £85,000 plus benefits for FTE based on experience and extra qualifications.
- Option for practice partnership/shareholding should it be of interest.
- Generous annual leave of 6.6 weeks.
- Certificates and CPD actively encouraged and funded.
- Relocation package available if required.
Our Ethos
- We are striving for clinical excellence providing top tier care for all our clients and patients, 5.0-star reviews on google.
- We have a friendly, supportive, family feel team, who all ENJOY our work. Where patient care and clinical standards are at the forefront of our ethos not meeting targets.
- Our practice is extensively equipped, including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, bronchoscope, gastroscope, full dental equipment, laparoscopic surgical equipment, considerable orthopaedic equipment, BOAS equipment, glass walled theatre, multi-parameter monitoring and an array of supportive visiting specialists.
- A clinical team made up of our clinical director, three experienced RVN's and two SVN's.
About you
- We are looking for someone who is kind, conscientious and enthusiastic in their work.
- An individual who is a confident clinician, who is happy to manage their own cases, share ideas, discuss complex cases, and direct some sole charge.
- The ideal candidate should be a good all-rounder; we are however, very much interested to hear from vets with more specialist interests.
- We are looking for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with a minimum of 2 years' experience.
If you think this role may be for you and would like to chat with us, please contact us on or email