Small Animal Vet Surgeon - 4-Day Week, No OOH

Sheriffs Highway Vets; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks’ holiday including bankhols

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave and pay

BVA membership, VDS & RCVS fees

Cycle to Work program

Green Car schemes

Retail discounts and cashback

Reduced-cost veterinary care

Job summary

Sheriff’s Highway Vets in Gateshead is seeking a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join a multi-site small animal practice. Ideal for an experienced vet, with surgical bias, though a medicine bias can be accommodated.

You’ll work in a four-day week, 40 hours, with no out-of-hours and a supportive team across four sites. The package includes up to £60,000 DOE, a £5,000 signing bonus and a £5,000 relocation allowance.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS.
• Evidence of clinical practice experience with confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive approach to learning with openness to feedback and development.
• Professionalism, reliability and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for delivering excellent patient and client care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality small animal veterinary care across consultations, surgery and diagnostics.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide exceptional patient and client care.
• Manage a varied first-opinion caseload with clinical freedom and support as needed.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and knowledge sharing.
• Develop clinical interests and skills with support from the team.
• Help maintain high clinical standards across the practice.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication

Teamwork

Surgical bias

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Sheriff’s Highway Vets in Gateshead is seeking a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join a multi-site small animal practice. Ideal for an experienced vet, with surgical bias, though a medicine bias can be accommodated.

You’ll work in a four-day week, 40 hours, with no out-of-hours and a supportive team across four sites. The package includes up to £60,000 DOE, a £5,000 signing bonus and a £5,000 relocation allowance.