Experienced Veterinary Surgeon

Armstrong Vets; South Shields; Presencial; GBP 59.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

6.6 weeks holiday including bank & RH

£1,750 CPD allowance

RCVS membership paid

VDS cover

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Career progression opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Willows Veterinary Centre, Boldon, Tyne & Wear, is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Surgeon to support our small animal team. The role is based primarily at Boldon with occasional cover at South Shields, working alongside 5 vets and 6 RVNs.

Ideal candidates will have completed VetGDP, be confident managing consultations and routine first-opinion cases, and enjoy developing surgical skills in a modern, well-equipped practice. Not suitable for new graduates.

Formación

• Must have completed VetGDP and be comfortable managing consultations and routine first-opinion cases.
• Based at Boldon with occasional cover at South Shields.
• Not suitable for new or recent graduates.

Responsabilidades

• Manage consultations and routine first-opinion cases.
• Work across Boldon and South Shields sites.
• Collaborate with a team of 5 vets and 6 RVNs.

Conocimientos

Consultation skills

Surgical skills

Confidence handling cases

Educación

VetGDP completed

Descripción del empleo

Willows Veterinary Centre Boldon Surgery

Small Animal

Full or part time

Permanent

Experienced Veterinary Surgeon

Willows Veterinary Centre, Boldon, Tyne & Wear
Up to £65,000 DOE | No OOH | Visa Sponsorship Considered
Full-time or Part-time

Ready for your next step?

Join Willows Veterinary Centre, a modern, well-equipped small animal practice where you'll be supported to thrive, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and work alongside a friendly, collaborative and experienced team.

The Role

We're looking for a motivated and confident Veterinary Surgeon who has completed VetGDP and is comfortable managing consultations and routine first-opinion cases.

Based primarily at our Boldon practice, with occasional cover at South Shields, you'll be supported by our fantastic team of 5 Vets and 6 RVNs across our two sites, with access to a varied caseload and excellent opportunities to further develop your clinical and surgical skills.

**Unfortunately, this role is not suitable for new or recent graduates.

Working Pattern

• Full-time or part-time
• Full-time is typically a 4-day week (37.5 hours)
• Hours between 8.30am and 7.00pm
• 1 in 4 Saturdays (9am to 3pm)
• No OOH commitments

Up to £65,000 DOE (based on 37.5 hours per week)

Visa sponsorship considered for suitable candidates.

Why Willows?

Our purpose-built Boldon practice opened in 2024 and provides an excellent clinical environment, featuring 4 consult rooms, 2 theatres, prep rooms, dental and x-ray suites as well as a quiet room.

We have modern diagnostic facilities including digital radiography, ultrasonography, dental radiography, in house laboratory and laparoscopy equipment.

We provide emergency care during opening hours, but there are no out-of-hours commitments, with OOH care covered by Westway Veterinary Hospital in Newcastle.

Location

Ideally situated between Newcastle and Sunderland, Boldon offers excellent road and Metro links, making it easy to enjoy city life, beautiful beaches, and the stunning North East countryside, all within easy reach.

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

• 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays
• £1,750 CPD allowance plus ongoing training support
• RCVS membership paid
• Two additional professional memberships paid
• VDS cover
• Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks discounts, cashback and rewards
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews
• Career progression opportunities

Join an Employer of the Year! VetPartners has been recognised for outstanding team culture and support.

If you're looking for a modern, well-equipped practice where people genuinely matter, we'd love to hear from you.

If you'd like to find out more before applying, we're always happy to arrange an informal chat.

Up to £65,000 depending on experience

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