Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon - Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
• Veterinary Surgeon role at a small animal practice located in the vibrant city of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
• Generous benefits package including a relocation package and a welcome bonus
Our client is a reputable multi-centre veterinary practice with six branches located throughout Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Northumberland. They are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic veterinary surgeon to join their team. As part of their team, you will benefit from working with a team of highly skilled professionals with a wide range of clinical expertise and have the opportunity to collaborate with 5 certificate holders and 4 vets who are working towards certificates in various disciplines, such as surgery, dentistry, medicine, and emergency and critical care.
You will be working alongside a great team of RVNs, SVNs, and animal care assistants, some of whom are trained in schedule 3 procedures and are pursuing qualifications in behaviour, emergency and critical care, and feline nursing. In addition to their dedicated team and supportive environment, they offer a range of excellent facilities, including a CT scanner, direct digital radiography, ultrasound with doppler, laparoscopy, endoscopy, dental radiography, and ECG equipment.
Our client understands the importance of work-life balance and they are committed to providing a flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours. There is an efficient system in place for on-the-day emergency consultations through an ECC shift. ECC vets on these shifts will have a dedicated nurse to support them during appointments and procedures.
While experienced applicants are preferred, our client also welcomes recent graduates who are eager to learn and join a team dedicated to providing exceptional care. Part-time applicants are also encouraged to apply.
If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and are seeking an opportunity to join a supportive team in a well-established practice, please submit your application.
The Rota:
• Full time role - 40 hour week
• 1:6 Saturdays
• Shared bank holiday rota (working out at one or two per year) with a day off in lieu for each Bank Holiday worked
• Relocation package available
• Welcome bonus
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• CPD allowance with days paid pro rata
• Pension scheme
• Discounted staff pet care