Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon (Part-Time) - Newcastle Under Lyme

purovets; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

3-day week

No Sundays

CPD allowance

Certificate support

Vet GDP mentoring

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing program

Referral bonus

Job summary

Purovets is seeking a confident Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a welcoming practice in Newcastle-under-Lyme on a permanent part-time basis. The role offers a balanced mix of consultations and surgery with a supportive team and a focus on wellbeing.

The position features a generous salary up to £60,000 FTE (pro rata), a 3-day working week with no Sundays, bank holidays or out-of-hours, and opportunities for career development, mentoring, and CPD support.

Qualifications

• Registered MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon.
• Confident in routine consultations and small animal surgery.
• Capable of occasional sole charge responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willing to contribute to mentoring and team culture.

Responsibilities

• Carry out consultations and small animal surgical procedures.
• Work with a supportive team in a community-focused practice.
• Mentor and develop new graduates if involved (Vet GDP Advisor pathway).

Skills

MRCVS

Small animal surgery

Client communication

Teamwork

Vet GDP mentoring

Job description

Part Time Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Newcastle-under-Lyme

Salary: Up to £60,000 FTE (Pro Rata) + Excellent Benefits

Why Join?

Salary up to £60,000 FTE (pro rata)

Excellent work-life balance with a 3-day working week, no Sundays, bank holidays or out-of-hours

Supportive, close-knit team with a collaborative and friendly culture

Generous CPD allowance with certificate support and genuine career development opportunities

Opportunity to mentor and develop as a Vet GDP Advisor if this is an area of interest

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a confident and compassionate Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a welcoming, community-focused practice in Newcastle-under-Lyme on a permanent part-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive team where clinical excellence, teamwork and wellbeing are genuinely prioritised. You'll enjoy a varied caseload with a balance of consultations and surgery, while working alongside experienced colleagues who encourage collaboration and professional development.

The role also offers the opportunity to develop your mentoring skills. If you're already a Vet GDP Advisor, or would like to become one, full support will be provided to help you mentor new graduate vets joining the practice.

What We’re Looking For

• MRCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Confident in routine consultations and small animal surgery
• Comfortable with occasional sole charge responsibilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Passionate about delivering outstanding patient and client care
• Keen to continue developing professionally and contribute to a positive team culture

Career Development

The practice believes in investing in their people and supporting long‑term career growth.

You'll benefit from:

• Generous CPD allowance (£1,750 pro rata, with enhanced funding for certificate holders)
• Certificate support and funding
• Opportunity to become or continue as a Vet GDP Advisor
• Clinical freedom and encouragement to pursue your interests
• Supportive and experienced colleagues who enjoy sharing knowledge

The Rota

Enjoy a schedule designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

• Part‑time – 3 days per week
• Tuesday & Wednesday – 5‑hour shifts
• Friday – 10‑hour shift
• 1 in 11 Saturday mornings (9:00am–12:00pm)
• No Sundays
• No Bank Holidays
• No Out-of-Hours

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 FTE
• Enhanced holiday allowance (6.6 weeks including bank holidays, pro rata)
• Professional memberships paid (RCVS & VDS)
• Generous CPD budget
• Certificate support
• Pension scheme
• Employee discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Health and wellbeing programme including GP access

Interested?

If you're looking for a genuinely supportive practice where you'll be valued as part of a close‑knit team and have the opportunity to develop your career while maintaining an excellent work‑life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

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

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref: JOB-59129