Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Tyne and Wear

Purosearch; North East; Vor Ort; GBP 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Unlimited CPD budget

Certificates fully funded, supported,/

RCVS and VDS fees paid

6 weeks holiday, plus birthday off

Cycle to work scheme

Staff loyalty bonuses

Outstanding support staff, including –

Relocation package: up to £800 per 
m,

Comprehensive facilities and equipment

Zusammenfassung

Purosearch is seeking a Senior Veterinary Surgeon for a proudly independent small animal practice in Tyne and Wear. The role offers a varied caseload, primarily companion animals with some exotics, and progression opportunities including a fully funded 12-month leadership training programme.

The practice is well equipped with an in-house IDEXX lab, supports professional development, weekly meetings, and strong collaboration with a nearby referral hospital, with generous CPD and a strong

Aufgaben

• Average 34-hour working week
• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (2.5-hour consult-only shift)
• Protected admin time, generous breaks, and free lunches provided

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Tyne and Wear

Independent Small Animal Practice – Tyne and Wear

Is it time for the next step? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join a proudly independent small animal practice in Tyne and Wear.

Perfectly positioned a short distance from the stunning Northumberland countryside, the coast, and vibrant city life in Newcastle, with Durham’s historic cathedral city also close by, this location truly offers something for everyone—whatever the occasion.

The Practice

This is a Vet GPD-registered independent practice, actively working towards the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme and operating as a nurse training practice. Professional development is genuinely supported at every level, with real scope for progression—and even succession opportunities for those looking to put down roots.

The practice is exceptionally well equipped, with “every toy you could think of (and more on the way)” including a fully comprehensive in-house IDEXX laboratory for inpatients.

The Role

The Senior Veterinary Surgeon will enjoy a varied and interesting caseload, ranging from shoestring budgets to gold-standard care. The role is primarily companion animal, with some exotics for those who enjoy variety.

• Average 34-hour working week
• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (2.5-hour consult-only shift)
• Protected admin time, generous breaks, and free lunches provided

The Team

This is not an “ordinary” practice—and it doesn’t pretend to be. The team describes itself as weird, and proudly so. The ethos is simple: work hard, be excellent, then go home and enjoy life outside of work.

The veterinary team includes four vets, with experience ranging from recent graduate to Surgery Certificate holder, alongside support from a sister practice and a close relationship with a nearby referral hospital.

Collaboration is key:

• Weekly vet meetings
• Dedicated Vet Slack group for real-time clinical discussion
• A monthly Microsoft Teams journal club, forming the backbone of the practice’s commitment to evidence-based veterinary medicine, enjoyed by both clinical and non-clinical staff

The Candidate

An interest in leading a clinical team is preferred. For the right person, a fully funded 12-month leadership training programme is available.

The practice values attitude and work ethic above all else—skills can be taught, the right mindset cannot. A healthy sense of humour is essential, and an aptitude for expressive language will not go unnoticed.

The Perks

• Unlimited CPD budget
• Certificates fully funded, supported, and encouraged
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• 6 weeks holiday, plus birthday off
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff loyalty bonuses
• Outstanding support staff, including designated receptionists so nurses remain clinically focused
• Comprehensive facilities and equipment
• Relocation package: up to £800 per month for the first 3 months

This role offers the chance to be part of a genuinely supportive, forward-thinking, and refreshingly honest practice—where excellent veterinary care and a real work–life balance go hand in hand.