Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Sunderland

Recruit4vets Ltd; Seaham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice on the North East coast is seeking a permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their supportive team by March/April 2025. Emphasizing work/life balance, continuous professional development, and a friendly atmosphere, this role offers an opportunity to grow in clinical skills including laparoscopic and orthopaedic surgery. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits included.

Benefits

RCVS, VDS, and BSAVA memberships paid

Relocation allowance

Visa applications welcomed

Qualifications

• Open to all candidates, ideal for those interested in medicine.
• Support for new graduates through VetGDP training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consults and surgery with support available.
• Work with a dedicated team at one site, ensuring client continuity.

Skills

Interest in medicine

Ability to conduct surgery

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Sunderland

Type: Small Animal

Location: Sunderland

Practice Type: They are an independent busy first-opinion practice, that appreciates and values its employees.

• They are a small animal practice on the North East coast, currently running with a 2 vet team, supported by 4 RVNs, 3 SVNs (all soon to qualify), and a reception / ANA team.
• They have a dedicated team, great facilities, and flexible management, which all work together to ensure a great work/life balance.
• They are extremely supportive of staff training and actively encourage all aspects of CPD, supporting certificates, further clinical skills, and areas of interest.
• They routinely offer Laparoscopic & orthopaedic surgery in-house.

Branch work: Based at one site (so no traveling from branch to branch), allowing for client continuity.

Role: Our client is looking for a third Veterinary Surgeon to join their hardworking friendly team. From March/April 2025.

• 1:3 Saturday mornings (8.30 am to 12 pm, 3.5hrs consults only)
• No OOH
• No on call
• No branch working (based at one site)
• Time back in lieu the following week for Saturdays worked

Duties:

• A mix between consults and surgery.
• They are happy to train and mentor someone needing assistance or further support.
• They routinely offer laparoscopic and orthopaedic surgery and are happy to train in these areas if of interest.
• Additionally, if you have a medical interest they would be keen to support this and look to fund further training/certificates.

Skills/Exp: Ideally they would like a candidate interested in medicine, however, they are open to speaking to all candidates and can support a new grad through their VetGDP.

Salary: They are offering a competitive salary that is reflective of skills and experience

Benefits: Full details of the benefits on offer will be discussed in the interview but include RCVS, VDS, and BSAVA memberships paid, relocation allowance, and VISA applications welcomed.

Ref: JN -122024-32236

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