Veterinary Surgeon - Northumberland

purovets; Ashington; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks holiday

Private medical insurance

Generous CPD allowance

Annual Care Fund

Mentoring

BVA membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail discounts

Job summary

purovets is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal to join our multidisciplinary practice in Northumberland. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000 DOE, with a relocation allowance.

The successful candidate will enjoy a varied caseload within a supportive environment. Opportunities for clinical development and flexible hours are available, enhancing work-life balance.

Join us for a fulfilling career that prioritizes professional growth and offers diverse clinical experiences.

Qualifications

• Confident and motivated RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with small animal primary care experience.
• Comfortable with consultations and routine surgery.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply with support available.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality consultations and diagnostic workups.
• Perform routine surgery in hospital and branch settings.
• Support inpatient care and complex cases.

Skills

Communication

Consultations

Routine surgery

Small animal care

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

Northumberland | Up to £75,000 DOE + £5,000 Relocation Allowance | Full or Part Time

A varied caseload, excellent clinical support and genuine flexibility.

Are you a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon looking for a role where clinical development, teamwork and work-life balance are genuinely valued?

This long-established multidisciplinary practice in Northumberland is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join its experienced team. With a varied caseload, modern hospital facilities and access to experienced certificate holders, this is an excellent opportunity for a vet looking to develop their career in a supportive environment.

Why Join?

• Up to £75,000 DOE + relocation allowance up to £5,000
• 4 or 5-day week – part-time and flexible options considered
• Purpose-built hospital with 4 operating theatres and dedicated dental suite
• Excellent mentoring and strong internal clinical support
• Opportunities to develop individual clinical interests and certificates
• Varied work across consultations, diagnostics, medicine and surgery

The Role

The Veterinary Surgeon will work across hospital and branch settings, providing high-quality consultations, diagnostic workups and routine surgery. There is also the opportunity to become involved in inpatient care and more complex cases, supported by a multidisciplinary team.

The practice has certificate holders across surgery, medicine, ECC, dermatology, cardiology, behaviour and exotics, creating an excellent environment for knowledge sharing and professional development.

Full-time hours are around 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, although part-time and flexible working will be considered. Some out-of-hours work is included within the in-house rota.

About the Candidate

The practice is seeking a confident and motivated RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with small animal primary care experience. New graduates are also encouraged to apply, with strong support available.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable with consultations and routine surgery, communicate well with clients and colleagues, and be keen to continue developing clinically.

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, the package includes:

• 6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Generous CPD allowance and funded development
• £1,250 annual Care Fund
• Mentoring and regional clinical coaching
• BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees
• Enhanced family leave
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for personal pets

Why Northumberland?

With stunning coastline, countryside and historic towns on the doorstep, plus easy access to Newcastle, Northumberland offers an exceptional lifestyle for those who enjoy the outdoors and a more relaxed pace of life.

For a Veterinary Surgeon seeking clinical variety, excellent support and the flexibility to build a career around their interests, this could be an excellent next move.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily 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 no: JOB-59503