Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
J606395 
Middlesbrough 
North East £60K
/ Year
We're seeking a Small Animal Vet to join our growing team in our independently owned, RCVS-accredited first opinion practice. The role offers a great mix of surgery and consulting, with at least one or two full surgical days per week.
The Role
- 15-minute consults, 30 mins for complex cases
- Dedicated ops sessions starting from 9am
- Supportive daily morning huddles & protected weekly vet meetings
- No out-of-hours, only Saturday mornings (9am-12pm) on a fair rota
- 4-day week
We're a fast-paced practice with a steady surgical caseload, a loyal and growing client base, and a strong nursing team that eases the pressure on our vets.
Who We're Looking For
We're open-minded and more focused on team fit and client care than years of experience. Ideally, you will be:
- A team player with strong communication skills
- Passionate about high-quality client care
- Open to career development (we're happy to support certificates)
- Keen interest in orthopaedics? We'd love to hear from you - high client demand!
Why Join Us?
- Independent, single-site practice
- Recently refurbished
- Cat-friendly waiting and consult rooms
- Modern equipment: digital & dental x-ray, ultrasound, keyhole surgery, ECG, in-house lab, multiparameter monitoring
- Brilliant RVN team - highly experienced and well-utilised
- Head Vet/Owner (20 years qualified) and a dedicated team of 4 vets , 9 nurses, and experienced client care team
- True work-life balance - flexible working options, family-friendly approach
The Package
- Salary: Up to £60K+, depending on experience (higher for ortho experience)
- Holiday: 5.5 weeks including bank holidays, increasing with service
- CPD: No fixed budget - tailored to your interests and benefit to the practice
- Pension scheme
- Paid overtime or TOIL for Saturday work
- Flexible working arrangements considered
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