Veterinary Surgeon - Northumberland

purovets; City Of London; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected veterinary practice in Northumberland is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly team. The role involves a 4-day work week, consulting and surgical duties in a supportive environment. The practice offers a competitive salary of £62,000, CPD support, and various benefits. If you have a passion for small animal care and want to develop your skills further, this opportunity may be for you.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave

CPD support

Pension scheme

Staff discount

Qualifications

• Experienced Small Animal Vet with a passion for animal care.
• Confidence in performing consults and surgeries required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care in consulting and surgical settings.
• Handle on-call duties including emergencies.
• Participate in CPD and professional development.

Skills

Small Animal Veterinary Experience

Confidence in Clinical Skills

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

Overview

Veterinary Surgeon - Northumberland

• Independent, Family-Owned Practices – Join a trusted, award-winning team with no corporate pressure, just a genuine focus on pet care
• Diverse Clinical Experience – Work with a wide variety of cases (including the occasional exotic!) across three well-equipped, modern practices
• Flexible Working Pattern – Enjoy a 4-day week with a 1-in-5 weekend rota and minimal out-of-hours (1 night per week until midnight)
• Supportive Team & Career Development – Be part of a friendly, experienced team with funding available for CPD and further qualifications

Are you an experienced Small Animal Vet looking to join a passionate, friendly, and award-winning team in beautiful Northumberland?

My client is a long-standing, independent, family-owned veterinary group with three thriving practices across the region. For over 20 years, they’ve delivered expert, bespoke care to pets (and occasionally, chickens, owls, and even wallabies!)—earning the trust of their clients and multiple industry accolades along the way.

Due to a valued Veterinary Surgeon leaving in September, they’re on the lookout for a dedicated, confident, and experienced vet to join their supportive, close-knit team.

Why Join This Practice?

• Independent & Family-Owned: No corporate ties – just a passionate team doing what they love.
• Award-Winning Team: Petplan Veterinary Nurse of the Year 2022; Veterinary Receptionist of the Year 2020; Multiple Petplan award finalists
• RCVS Accredited & ISFM Cat-Friendly: Two branches hold bronze ISFM status.
• Modern Facilities: Ultrasound (including visiting specialist), Digital x-ray, dental suite, in-house lab, pharmacy, laparoscopic surgery available
• Fantastic Team: 7 vets (including an ophthalmology certificate holder), supported by experienced RVNs and admin staff.

The Role

• Full-time preferred (4 days/week): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
• Consulting Hours: 8:30am–6pm (typically start around 7am)
• On-Call: 1 night per week (6pm–12am), 1 in 5 weekends (with nurse support)
• Location: Across all 3 practices – vehicle required
• This role includes a mix of consults and surgeries. Sole charge is expected at times, so confidence in your clinical skills is essential (nurse support is always available, and an external vet advice service is on hand if needed).

CPD & Development:

Have a particular interest or want to pursue a certificate? They’ll support and fund CPD that benefits both you and the practice.

If you're a passionate Small Animal Vet with solid general practice experience and looking to be part of a forward-thinking, genuinely supportive team—this could be your perfect next step.

Get in touch today for an informal chat – I’d love to tell you more!

The Package

• A superb salary of £62,000 DOE
• RCVS and VDS fees plus one other membership paid for
• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Staff discount
• CPD support

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

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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-54649