Lead Vet Surgeon – Emergency & Critical Care

Vets Now; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £10,000

Relocation allowance up to £5,000

7 weeks annual leave pro rata

CPD allowance £1,875 + 35 CPD hours

RCVS VECCS and VDS cover

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions 5% employee / 3%

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Vets Now Gateshead is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon for Emergency and Critical Care (ECC). This leadership role combines high-level clinical care with mentorship across the ECC team in Gateshead, part of the UK’s network of 24/7 emergency hospitals.

Youll guide standards, drive clinical excellence, and shape team progression while balancing work-life commitments with flexible full- or part-time options and a competitive package.

Responsibilities

• Driving and upholding clinical standards across the clinic
• Supporting the growth, training and wellbeing of your veterinary team
• Identifying clinical development opportunities and shaping team progression
• Championing innovation and service improvement within the clinic

Job description

Vets Now Gateshead is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon for Emergency and Critical Care (ECC). This leadership role combines high-level clinical care with mentorship across the ECC team in Gateshead, part of the UK’s network of 24/7 emergency hospitals.

Youll guide standards, drive clinical excellence, and shape team progression while balancing work-life commitments with flexible full- or part-time options and a competitive package.