GBP 60K - 70K

Global Veterinary Careers; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from £60,000+

Profit share after probation

Birthday leave

Discounted pet care

6+ weeks annual leave

Salary review annually

BUPA healthcare

Pension

Job summary

GV Careers Limited is recruiting an Experienced Mixed Veterinary Surgeon for a North East England practice. The role offers visa sponsorship, a genuinely varied caseload, and a supportive, ego-free team. You’ll work within a family-feel local setup that is part of an independent regional network.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years' experience, a positive attitude, and a full driving licence. Salary starts from £60,000+, with probation and benefits to follow.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in veterinary practice
• Enjoys mixed practice and variety
• Team player with strong communication
• Full driving licence and able to drive manual vehicle
• Professional demeanor but approachable and not overly serious

Responsibilities

• Handle a genuinely varied mixed caseload (approximately 80% small animals, 15% equine, 5% farm) including consults, surgery, and ambulatory work
• Operate within a 10-minute consult model with strong nursing support
• Maintain continuity-focused client relationships and provide personal service
• Collaborate closely with an experienced team to ensure high-quality patient care
• Be part of an independent network of practices with a family-feel local setup

Job description

Experienced Mixed Veterinary Surgeon – Visa Sponsorship Available – North East England– £60,000+

An established, long-standingindependent mixed practicein the North East is looking to welcome anexperienced Mixed Veterinary Surgeonto their friendly, close-knit team. If you still love the variety of mixed work and want to feel genuinely valued day-to-day, this could be a brilliant next step.

The practice

This is a people-first team with excellent retention—created around a supportive culture where experienced vets can do their best work without ego. You’ll be part of a widerindependent network of multiple practices across the region, while still working within a warm, “family feel” local setup.

The role

• Genuinely varied mixed caseload
  • ~80% small animal
  • ~15% equine
  • ~5% farm
• Mix ofconsults, surgery, ambulatory work, and everything in between
• 10-minute consult model, well supported by a strong nursing team
• Continuity-focused client base who value personal service
• Work alongside an experienced, approachable team (proper teamwork, not lip service)

What they’re looking for

• Veterinary Surgeon with6+ years’ experience
• Someone whoenjoys mixed practiceand the variety it brings
• Confident, steady clinician and a genuineteam player
• Strong communication and a positive attitude
• Full driving licenceand able to drive amanualvehicle
• Someone professional—but who doesn’t take themselves too seriously

Package & benefits

• Salary from £60,000+(DOE)
• After passing6-month probation:monthly profit share,birthday leave, anddiscounted pet care
• 6+ weeks annual leaveto start, increasing with service (up to8 weeks)
• Salary review at 12 months+ annual reviews thereafter
• BUPA healthcare
• Workplace pension
• Generous CPD allowance+ ongoing training
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Full sick payafter 1 year’s service

Rota

• Full-time or part-timeconsidered (minimum3 days/week)
• 1 Saturday morning in 3
• Shared bank holiday cover
• Small contribution to1-in-6 weekend on-call rota
• For every on-call weekend worked, you’ll getthe Friday or Monday off(long weekend back)
• You’llnever be on-call alone—weekend cover shared within a supportive group of three vets

Location

Based in theNorth East (near Newcastle)—great access to coastline, countryside and national parks, plus all the perks of a vibrant city nearby and a strong cost of living.