Experienced Veterinary Surgeon job vacancy in Ponteland, Northumberland

Vet Job Site - job opportunities at independently owned veterinary practices; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent veterinary practice is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their dynamic team. This role offers a varied and interesting caseload with clinical freedom, allowing you to lead case workups from initial consult to surgery. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive environment, you will have opportunities for professional growth and development. The practice values clinical excellence and fosters a friendly atmosphere where patient care is prioritized over targets. If you are a kind and conscientious individual with a passion for veterinary medicine, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Salary up to £85,000

Generous annual leave of 6.6 weeks

Certificates and CPD funded

Relocation package available

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Veterinary Surgeon required.
• Confident clinician capable of managing own cases and discussing complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead case workups from initial consult through to surgery.
• Provide clinical excellence and top-tier care for clients and patients.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Clinical Management

Case Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Veterinary Medicine Degree

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

Bronchoscope

Gastroscope

Laparoscopic Equipment

Orthopaedic Equipment

Job description

Experienced Veterinary Surgeon Required

Are you an ambitious Veterinary Surgeon looking to progress your career in an exciting, state-of-the-art, modern practice?

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated professional to join our ever growing, busy, independent veterinary practice, based in Ponteland, Northumberland.

We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, friendly environment that fosters professional growth and innovation.

The Role

• An experienced Veterinary surgeon required, with a senior vet role/clinical directorship available if interested.
• Flexible Working Options – Part-time or Full-time hours considered.
• A varied and interesting case load, with clinical freedom to lead case workups from initial consult through to surgery (all consults are 20 minutes as standard).
• Our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment provide a fantastic opportunity to further develop your skills and knowledge as a Veterinary Surgeon – with opportunity to progress to a senior role.
• A practice where certificates and ‘specific areas of interest’ are encouraged and supported.
• Ideally one weeknight evening on call from home and one in 4 weekends on call from home with nursing support, covering a relatively steady OOH service for our clients only. (Negotiable for the right person).

Our Package

• Salary of up to £85,000 plus benefits for FTE based on experience and extra qualifications.
• Option for practice partnership/shareholding should it be of interest.
• Generous annual leave of 6.6 weeks.
• Certificates and CPD actively encouraged and funded.
• Relocation package available if required.

Our Ethos

• We are striving for clinical excellence providing top tier care for all our clients and patients, 5.0-star reviews on google!
• We have a friendly, supportive, family feel team, who all ENJOY our work! Where patient care and clinical standards are at the forefront of our ethos.... not meeting targets!
• Our practice is extensively equipped, including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, bronchoscope, gastroscope, full dental equipment, laparoscopic surgical equipment, considerable orthopaedic equipment, BOAS equipment, glass walled theatre, multi-parameter monitoring and an array of supportive visiting specialists.
• A clinical team made up of our clinical director, three experienced RVN’s and two SVN’s.

About you

• We are looking for someone who is kind, conscientious and enthusiastic in their work.
• An individual who is a confident clinician, who is happy to manage their own cases, share ideas, discuss complex cases, and direct some sole charge.
• The ideal candidate should be a good all-rounder; we are however, very much interested to hear from vets with more specialist interests.
• We are looking for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with a minimum of 2 years' experience.

If you think this role may be for you and would like to chat with us, please contact us on 01661 679010 or email [e-mail]