Veterinary Surgeon SA or mixed

Veterinary Surgeon SA or mixed Overview

This is an opportunity to join a long-established, proudly independent veterinary practice in Newcastle upon Tyne that has served its community for more than a century. The practice is looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon to join a large and knowledgeable team of vets and nurses in a workplace that is described as supportive, well organised, and focused on delivering excellent medicine. The role can suit either a mixed practitioner with a small-animal bias or a vet who wants to work in a small animal-only position.

The practice is based in North East England, giving easy access to city life, transport connections, countryside, and the coast. It is presented as a strong option for someone relocating or for a vet seeking a better balance between work and personal life while still being part of a busy and respected clinical team.

What the role involves

• Joining a collaborative team of experienced veterinary surgeons and nurses in an independent practice environment.
• Providing day-to-day clinical care with a strong emphasis on high standards of medicine and patient welfare.
• Working mainly with small animals, with the mixed role including a smaller amount of equine and farm work.
• For the mixed caseload, the approximate balance is 80% small animal, 10% equine, and 10% farm.
• Taking part in a rota that includes one night on-call each week, with another vet available for support.
• Sharing weekend duties on a rota of one full weekend on call in every six.
• Receiving no on-call duties in the week after a full weekend on call, along with either a Friday or Monday off to create a long weekend.
• Covering one Saturday morning in three, with one of those Saturdays included within the full weekend rota.
• Sharing bank holiday cover equally across the team.
• Working without sole-charge on-call responsibilities.
• Considering part-time working for suitable applicants, provided they can offer at least two full days per week and contribute to the rota.

What the practice is looking for

• An experienced veterinary surgeon who is comfortable working in either a mixed role with a small-animal focus or a small animal-only post.
• A candidate who holds a full driving licence.
• Someone who is happy to work within a rota that includes nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
• A vet who values teamwork, mutual support, and a positive practice culture.
• A professional who wants to be part of a long-standing independent practice and contribute to high-quality care.
• Part-time applicants are welcome if they can commit to the minimum weekly availability and rota participation required.

Pay, rewards, and support

• A competitive salary that depends on experience.
• For experienced vets, the overall package can be adjusted to include a car, fuel card, and accommodation where needed.
• At least six weeks of annual leave, plus an additional day off for the employee’s birthday.
• A salary review after six months, with an increase following successful probation.
• A further review at 12 months, with another pay rise and bonus-related earnings.
• Ongoing annual salary reviews after the first year.
• A profit-sharing scheme available after the one-year review.
• RCVS and VDS membership costs covered.
• Visa sponsorship and funding available.
• A generous CPD allowance, with continuing professional development actively encouraged and supported.
• Regular internal CPD opportunities.
• A workplace pension.
• BUPA healthcare cover.
• Discounted treatment for pets after six months’ probation.
• Full sick pay after one year of service.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply through the application button, or they can contact Ciaran Conroy directly by phone, WhatsApp, or email for an informal discussion about the role. The contact details provided on the page are Ciaran Conroy, Director, with the listed email address and phone/WhatsApp number for enquiries.

The job is advertised as a permanent position, with salary dependent on experience, and the employer is open to tailoring the package for the right experienced vet.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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