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

IVC Evidensia Group; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave and pay

Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes

Retail discounts and cashback offers

Reduced-cost veterinary care for your

Job summary

Sheriff's Highway Vets in Gateshead, part of IVC Evidensia, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our busy, multi-site small animal team. The role suits an experienced vet with a surgical bias, though a medicine bias can be accommodated.

Four-day week, no out-of-hours, and strong support for development are offered. We value mentoring, collaborative culture, and clinical excellence across diagnostics, surgery, and consults.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration or eligibility.
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Proactive learner

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration or eligibility

Job description

Sheriff's Highway Vets in Gateshead, part of IVC Evidensia, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our busy, multi-site small animal team. The role suits an experienced vet with a surgical bias, though a medicine bias can be accommodated.

Four-day week, no out-of-hours, and strong support for development are offered. We value mentoring, collaborative culture, and clinical excellence across diagnostics, surgery, and consults.