Veterinary Referral Clinician - Surgery

VC Evidensia UK; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Generous CPD Allowance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Job summary

VC Evidensia UK in Cramlington is seeking a skilled Referral Veterinary Surgeon to provide advanced surgical care in a multidisciplinary referral hospital. You will manage a varied caseload while collaborating with a highly skilled team.

The ideal candidate has a veterinary degree, RCVS registration, and experience in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. The position offers a competitive salary, generous CPD allowance, and access to advanced facilities.

Qualifications

• A Veterinary degree with RCVS registration.
• Surgery Certificate Holder, Advanced Practitioner or equivalent experience.
• Experience performing a range of soft tissue procedures.
• Experience in orthopaedic surgery.
• Interest in soft tissue surgery would be advantageous.
• Experience interpreting CT imaging is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative approach.
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a referral surgical caseload.
• Perform a range of soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures.
• Work closely with Surgery, Medicine, and ECC teams.
• Provide clear communication to referring vets and clients.
• Contribute to clinical discussions and service development.

Skills

Surgery Certificate Holder

Experience in soft tissue procedures

Experience in orthopaedic surgery

Strong communication skills

Education

Veterinary degree with RCVS registration

Tools

CT Imaging

Job description

Inspiring Vet Care is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At Inspiring Vet Care, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every stage of their career.

At Moorview Referrals, you'll join a highly experienced multidisciplinary referral hospital serving patients across the North East. Our surgery department consists of six Advanced Practitioner surgeons, supported by a dedicated team of surgical nurses, including several certificate and diploma holders.

Alongside our surgical service, we benefit from experienced teams in Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Emergency & Critical Care, supported by an ultrasonographer, radiographer and residency-trained cardiologist. We provide referral services in soft tissue surgery, including laparoscopy and thoracoscopy, orthopaedics including total hip replacements, neurology/neurosurgery, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology and ECC.

Our advanced facilities include:

• 1.5T MRI
• 160-slice Canon CT
• Fluoroscopy
• Laparoscopy and thoracoscopy
• Arthroscopy
• Flexible and rigid endoscopy
• Digital radiography
• Comprehensive in-house laboratory facilities

Located just outside Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the hospital offers easy access to both vibrant city life and the stunning Northumberland coastline and National Park.

How You'll Make a Difference

As a Referral Veterinary Surgeon, you will play a key role in delivering advanced surgical care within a busy referral setting, managing a varied caseload while working collaboratively within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing a referral surgical caseload
• Performing a broad range of soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures
• Working closely with colleagues across Surgery, Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology and ECC to deliver exceptional patient care
• Providing clear communication and support to referring veterinary surgeons and clients
• Contributing to clinical discussions, case planning and service development
• Supporting the ongoing growth and success of the surgical service

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We're looking for an experienced surgeon who is passionate about delivering high-quality referral-level care and enjoys working within a collaborative hospital environment.

• A Veterinary degree with RCVS registration
• Surgery Certificate Holder, Advanced Practitioner, Board-Eligible or Board-Certified status, or equivalent experience
• Experience performing a range of soft tissue procedures including TECAs, perineal hernia repairs and gastrointestinal surgery
• Experience in orthopaedic surgery, including cruciate disease management, basic fracture repair and lameness investigations
• A particular interest or bias towards soft tissue surgery would be advantageous
• Experience interpreting or utilising CT imaging would be beneficial, although not essential
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to patient care
• A commitment to evidence-based medicine and continuous professional development

Experienced surgery certificate holders and post-residency clinicians are encouraged to apply.

How We'll Support You

At Inspiring Vet Care, we're committed to helping you thrive professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• The opportunity to work within a well-established multidisciplinary referral hospital
• Access to advanced imaging and surgical facilities
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Complex and rewarding referral caseloads
• Funded learning and development, including access to IVC Academy training centres and specialist programmes
• Support to maintain and further develop your professional qualifications and interests

What We Offer Our Team

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, this full-time position is based on a 40‑hour week across four days, with a regular day off each week to support work‑life balance. The role includes participation in a 1:5 weekend surgical rota, supported by our dedicated ECC team and 24‑hour inpatient care service, with time off in lieu provided following weekend commitments. We are also open to discussing part‑time and flexible working arrangements.

When you join us, further benefits include:

• Company pension scheme
• Generous CPD Allowance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
• Discounted staff pet care
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Northumberland Business Park West, Cramlington, NE23 7RH, United Kingdom

At Inspiring Vet Care we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, and we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long‑term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Ciaran Connolly from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.