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Veterinary Surgeon

J934009 Tyne And Wear North East £45K - £70K / Year

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Location: Tyne and Wear
Salary: £45,000-£70,000 DOE
Full-Time or Part-Time | No Out-of-Hours | Maximum Four-Day Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, experienced and supportive veterinary team in Tyne and Wear.

This role would suit a proactive Veterinary Surgeon with at least two to three years' experience, confident medical and surgical skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for delivering excellent patient and client care.

You'll be joining a collaborative clinical team that enjoys sharing knowledge, discussing cases and supporting one another. There is also the opportunity to develop your surgical skills, learn from experienced colleagues and become involved in a varied and interesting caseload.

The Role

• Full-time or part-time hours available.
• Full-time working pattern based on a maximum four-day week.
• Flexible working arrangements, with hours and days open to discussion for part-time applicants.
• One in three Saturday rota, with two weekdays off when working a Saturday.
• Flexibility to work additional weekends in exchange for fewer weekday shifts.
• No out-of-hours responsibilities.
• Varied medical and surgical caseload, including routine and more advanced procedures.
• Opportunities to develop surgical skills and clinical interests.

The Team and Practice Environment

You'll be joining an established clinical team of five Veterinary Surgeons, including two practice partners, supported by Registered Veterinary Nurses, a Student Veterinary Nurse, a Veterinary Care Assistant and a dedicated non-clinical team.

The team places great importance on collaboration, communication and ongoing learning. Cases are regularly discussed, knowledge is shared and colleagues are encouraged to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

The practice has a loyal client base, with a high proportion of insured patients, and offers a varied caseload with opportunities to become involved in more complex medical and surgical work.

Practice Facilities and Clinical Work

The purpose-built practice is well equipped to support a broad range of first-opinion veterinary services, including:

• Digital radiography.
• Ultrasound.
• Endoscopy.
• In-house laboratory.
• Operating theatre.
• Separate cat and dog wards.
• Dedicated exotics ward.

The clinical caseload includes routine surgery, exploratory laparotomies and more advanced procedures such as splenectomies, gastrotomies and enterectomies.

The team also undertakes BOAS surgery, TTA procedures, TECA and a range of orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries.

There is a strong emphasis on in-house diagnostic investigations, with visiting internal medicine specialist support available. Experienced colleagues are happy to share their knowledge and support the development of others in more advanced procedures.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with current RCVS registration, or eligibility to register.
• Ideally two to three years' experience in small animal practice.
• Confident medical and surgical skills.
• Comfortable managing a varied clinical caseload.
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach to veterinary medicine.
• Strong communication and client care skills.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to share knowledge with colleagues.
• Commitment to high standards of patient welfare and clinical care.

Package and Benefits

• Salary of £45,000-£70,000, depending on experience.
• Maximum four-day working week for full-time colleagues.
• 28 days' annual leave, increasing to 33 days after two years' service.
• Paid professional memberships.
• Dedicated CPD allowance and paid CPD time.
• Funding towards further qualifications and certificates.
• Life assurance at four times annual salary.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Private health insurance.
• Discounts on pet products and veterinary care.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to an employee rewards platform offering exclusive online and high-street discounts.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming and experienced team where clinical development, knowledge sharing and work-life balance are genuinely valued.

With a varied caseload, well-equipped facilities, opportunities to develop advanced surgical skills and a flexible four-day working week, this role offers an excellent environment in which to progress your veterinary career.

Interested in finding out more?

For further information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact our recruitment team. We'd be delighted to discuss the role and explore whether it could be the right next step in your career.

How to Apply?

To apply please click on the link below or call the team on 01423 813453 or email us at [email protected]