Experienced Veterinary Surgeon

Armstrong Vets; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

£1750 CPD allowance per annum

My Perks – discounts and cashback

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD/training support

Company sick pay

Annual pay reviews

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Willows Veterinary Centre Boldon Surgery is seeking a confident Vet to join our friendly team. The role is based at our Boldon small animal practice with occasional cover at South Shields. You will work alongside 5 vets and 7 RVNs across two sites, focusing on neutering and lumpectomies in cats, dogs and small furries.

We offer a salary up to £65,000 (37.5 hours/week, 4 days). There are no OOH requirements, and a comprehensive benefits package is provided, including CPD support and health plans.

Qualifications

• Confident Vet with strong small animal surgery skills.
• Willingness to work across two sites (Boldon primary, some cover at South Shields).
• Supportive team including 5 vets and 7 RVNs.

Responsibilities

• Perform neutering and lumpectomies in cats, dogs and small furries.
• Work across Boldon and South Shields sites as required.
• Collaborate with a team of 5 vets and 7 RVNs to deliver high-quality care.
• Engage in CPD and development opportunities.

Skills

Small animal practice

Confident clinician

Neutering/Lumpectomies

Job description

Willows Veterinary Centre Boldon Surgery

Small Animal

Full time

Permanent

We are looking for a confident Vet to join the friendly team at Willows Veterinary Centre in the heart of the North East, convenient for both Sunderland and Newcastle.

We are a two-site practice, and this role will primarily be based at our newly refurbished small animal practice at Boldon although with the possibility of some cover at our South Shieldsbranch.

About us:

Willows Veterinary Centre, recently moved to a new, purpose-built hub at Boldon Business Park. The Boldon site has 4 consult rooms, 2 theatres, prep rooms, a dental and x-ray suites as well as a quiet room.

The practice has modern diagnostic facilities including digital radiography, ultrasonography, dental radiography, in house laboratory and have recently started performing laparoscopy spays.

We believe in creating a cosy family environment in order to make our clients and their pets feel comfortable and happy. Is ours a team you would like to be part of?

We are equipped to offer emergency care during opening hours, but thereno out-of-hours requirement with this role as our clients have access to Westway Veterinary Hospital in Newcastle for any ooh situations.

More about the role:

We’re looking for a motivated and confident vet, competent in neutering/lumpectomies in cats, dogs and small furries. Further development is actively encouraged, and you will be supported by our experienced team of 5 vets and 7 RVNs across both our sites.

• Salary – up to £65,000 dependent on experience (based on 37.5 hrs/wk)
• Full-time position – ideally 37.5 hours over 4 days, between 8.30am – 7.00pm (part-time options would be considered)
• 1:4 Saturdays – 9.00am – 3.00pm
• No OOH

As proud members of the VetPartners family we offer a great range of benefits including (pro rata):

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• £1750 CPD allowance per annum
• Health Cash Plan - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CPD/training support
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities

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