Veterinary Surgeon

Vets Now; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

ECC certificate support

Enhanced leave/pay

Private medical insurance

Seven weeks leave

Staff pet care discount

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now in Gateshead is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our high‑caseload ECC clinic hosted at a PDSA practice. This role offers emergency and critical care exposure in a fast-paced environment.

We support flexible working patterns, with full-time, part-time or weekend contracts, and offer a generous package including relocation allowance, recognition bonus and a comprehensive benefits plan.

Qualifications

• High caseload ECC clinic experience preferred.
• Ability to deliver emergency and critical care with clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care in a fast-paced setting.
• Contribute to high-quality patient outcomes and client communication.

Skills

Emergency care

ECC expertise

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon

Up to £75,000 DOE
Plus £5,000 Relocation Allowance Plus £10,000 Recognition Bonus

Now for work-life balance at Gateshead

Based within our PDSA host practice in Gateshead, this is a high caseload, fast paced ECC clinic. The clinic is well known for delivering emergency and critical care to an exceptional standard, making it an ideal environment for vets looking to truly develop their ECC expertise.

This is a rewarding place to work, with a varied and complex caseload and strong clinical exposure. This a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to secure a permanent role in a highly regarded setting.

The clinic also benefits from excellent public transport links, making commuting straightforward.

Flexible working options to suit you

We understand that no two veterinary careers look the same. Whether you’re looking for a full-time position, a part-time role, or a weekend only contract, we’d love to hear from you.

We have a variety of shift patterns available and are committed to finding a working arrangement that suits both your professional goals and life outside of work. Our team is happy to discuss flexible options and create a rota that works for your individual needs wherever possible.

This flexibility, combined with the clinic’s varied ECC caseload and supportive team environment, makes Gateshead an excellent opportunity for vets looking to develop their emergency and critical care skills while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Now for enhanced rewards and benefits

Our commitment to your wellbeing extends beyond the diverse caseload, with an exceptional benefits package which includes, but is not limited to:

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata
• ECC certificate support – financial and paid study leave
• Enhanced company sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes
• Private medical insurance
• Seven weeks pro rata annual leave
• Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
• Professional membership fees

Now for innovation

Our AdvantEdge programme includes a one week hands on practical training, followed by 20 hours of flexible case based e-learning completed at your pace. This blended approach is designed to help you start your career with confidence and build advanced ECC skills quickly.

Inclusive and Supportive Workplace

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we encourage candidates with disabilities and health conditions to apply and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.