Mixed Veterinary Surgeon - Newcastle Upon Tyne

purovets; North East; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent, family-run veterinary group in the North East of England is seeking a Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join their Newcastle Upon Tyne practice. The role involves a diverse caseload primarily focused on small animals, with opportunities for theatre work and patient care in a supportive environment. New graduates are welcome, and the position offers competitive salary, accommodation options, and continuous professional development programs.

Benefits

Company car and fuel

Accommodation or allowance

VISA sponsorship

Minimum of 6 weeks annual paid leave

Birthday leave

Profit sharing scheme

CPD funding

Qualifications

• Ability to handle a mixed caseload of small animals, equine, and farm animals.
• Strong communication skills to interact with clients.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care for small animals and horses.
• Conduct theatre work, lab work, and X-rays.
• Participate in night calls and weekend shifts as scheduled.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Small Animal Care

Equine Care

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

Mixed Veterinary Surgeon - Newcastle Upon Tyne

• Mixed caseload: 85% small animal, 10% equine, 5% farm
• Competitive salary: £34,500+ for new graduates, up to £60,000+ for experienced vets
• Accommodation and company car provided (or allowances if preferred)
• Annual salary reviews and opportunity for bonus-related earnings
• Join an independent, family-run group with over 100 years of trusted service

Exciting opportunity to work for an independent, family run group in North East England with 8 practices around the Tyne and Wear area. The group has been established for over 100 years and boasts an excellent reputation with both customers and staff. The practice is looking to recruit a New Graduate Veterinary Surgeon to join their growing team.

The practice is mixed but with a small animal bias and will include a variety of theatre work, general duties, in patient care, lab work and X-rays to name a few. You will be based at their 24hr hospital to ensure you have the exposure to a range of cases.

A supportive, encouraging work environment. The practice pride themselves on top quality, modern medicine, and surgery. Close to excellent transport links, city centre, countryside’s, and the coast.

The Rota:
• One night on call per week (with support by another vet)
• Afternoon off following a weeknight on call
• 1 full weekend on call in every 6 (for every full weekend worked, no night on call the following week and a Friday or Monday off to make a long weekend)
• 1 Saturday morning in 3 (one of these will be part of the full weekend on call every 6)
• Bank holiday cover equally shared


The Benefits:
• Company car and fuel
• VISA sponsorship
• Accommodation - or an allowance is offered if preferred
• Veterinary Graduate Development Programme (VetGDP)
• CPD is funded to certificate level and freedom is given to pursue areas of clinical interest, plus lots of in-house CPD.
• BUPA cover
• RCVS and VDS
• Discounted pet treatments for your pets
• Minimum of 6 weeks annual paid leave
• Birthday given off (on successful completion of 6-month probationary review)
• Profit sharing scheme (on successful completion of 6-month probationary review)
• 12-month review, resulting in salary increase
• Annual salary reviews thereafter


For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

Ref: JOB-54477

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