Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Gateshead

Purosearch; Gateshead; Presencial; GBP 81.000 - 99.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

CPD allowance

RCVS fees

VECCS membership

VDS cover

Private medical insurance

Leadership development

Pet care discount

Descripción de la vacante

The Lead Veterinary Surgeon at a busy emergency and critical care clinic in Gateshead is an exciting opportunity for an experienced ECC clinician to take a leadership role while remaining clinically involved. The role leads by example, mentors the team, and drives clinical standards and service improvement within the Vets Now network.

The post offers £90,000 salary DOE plus a £10,000 recognition bonus, CPD allowance, and other benefits.

Formación

• Experienced ECC veterinary surgeon ready to take the next step into veterinary leadership while remaining clinically involved.
• Lead by example during emergency cases while providing mentorship, guidance and support to fellow veterinary surgeons.

Responsabilidades

• Leading and maintaining high standards of clinical care
• Supporting the training, development and wellbeing of the veterinary team
• Mentoring colleagues and identifying opportunities for clinical progression
• Driving service improvement and clinical innovation
• Remaining hands-on with a varied emergency and critical care caseload
• Working collaboratively with the wider Vets Now network and referral centres

Descripción del empleo

Salary: Up to £90,000 DOE + £10,000 Recognition Bonus

Why Join?

Lead a busy, established emergency and critical care clinic in Gateshead

Up to £90,000 DOE + £10,000 recognition bonus

£1,875 CPD allowance + 35 hours paid CPD

RCVS fees, VDS cover and VECCS membership

Leadership development, private medical insurance and 50% discounted pet care

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced

Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join the Gateshead team and play a key role in delivering outstanding

emergency and critical care (ECC).

This is one of the region’s busiest and most established clinics, operating from a host practice and managing a varied, high-volume emergency caseload. The role would suit a confident ECC clinician who is ready to take the next step into veterinary leadership while remaining clinically involved.

The Lead Vet will help shape clinical standards, support team development and champion continuous improvement across the clinic. They will lead by example during emergency cases while providing mentorship, guidance and support to fellow veterinary surgeons.

What Will They Be Doing?

• Leading and maintaining high standards of clinical care
• Supporting the training, development and wellbeing of the veterinary team
• Mentoring colleagues and identifying opportunities for clinical progression
• Driving service improvement and clinical innovation
• Remaining hands‑on with a varied emergency and critical care caseload
• Working collaboratively with the wider Vets Now network and referral centres

The Rota

The role averages

40 hours per week and includes:

• Weekday nights and
• 1:2 weekends, shared between nights and daytime shifts
• 18:00–09:00
• 12:00–18:30
• 08:30–18:30
• Maximum of three consecutive nights
• Protected time for leadership duties and meetings

Part-time hours may also be considered, depending on clinic requirements.

£90,000 salary DOE + £10,000 recognition bonus

• Seven weeks' annual leave pro rata
• £1,875 CPD allowance + 35 paid CPD hours, pro rata
• RCVS fees, VDS cover and VECCS membership
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• 5% employee / 3% employer pension contributions
• Up to 50% discounted veterinary care

The Team

The Lead Vet will work alongside a

Registered Veterinary Nurse, Animal Care Assistant and Receptionist, with additional clinical support available across the wider network of Vets Now clinics and referral centres.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious

ECC Veterinary Surgeon, Lead Vet or experienced Emergency Vet looking to combine hands‑on clinical work with genuine leadership responsibility in a busy, supportive environment.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email

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