Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice dedicated to excellence in animal care. This role offers a flexible full-time schedule, allowing you to balance work and life effectively. With a supportive team and state-of-the-art facilities, you'll thrive in a nurturing environment that values your contributions. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and numerous professional development opportunities that will help you grow in your career. If you're a passionate small animal vet ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted staff pet care

£1250 CPD allowance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Pawsome Benefits reward gateway

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Quality Improvement Programme

Access to Vetlexicon

Qualifications

• Registered MRCVS with experience in small animal veterinary practice.
• Strong consultation and surgical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with pet owners and performing veterinary procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of animal care and welfare.

Skills

Small Animal Veterinary Medicine

Consultation Skills

Surgical Procedures

Communication Skills

Education

MRCVS Registration

Tools

CT Scanning

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

Job description

Moorview Vets, Backworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East

Salary up to £70,000 DOE, Relocation Allowance up to £5,000 plus Welcome Bonus up to £10,000

Are you an experienced small animal vet seeking a fulfilling opportunity? Moorview Vets in Backworth is where your journey to excellence begins. Join us, and together, we'll reach new heights.

Your Path with Us

Enjoy a flexible, full-time schedule consisting of a 4-day week with a set day off, tallying up to 40 hours per week.

1 in 6 Saturday rotation as part of your 40 hours, with the option for part-time arrangements.

Revel in a practice that respects your work-life balance - no out-of-hours commitment, shared bank holidays (daytime only), and closure on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Your daily duties will encompass a dynamic blend of consulting and performing procedures, offering you a diverse and enriching experience.

About Us

We're not just a practice; we're a family of multi-centre veterinary excellence, with six branches spread across Newcastle and Northumberland. Our state-of-the-art facilities include on-site CT, direct digital X-ray, dental X-ray suites, laparoscopy, endoscopy, and ultrasound with doppler capabilities.

Nestled close to the captivating Northeast coast, we're surrounded by miles of unspoiled beaches and conveniently located within striking distance of vibrant Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.

Our team consists of 11 vets, 10 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 1 ACA, and 14 dedicated support staff. Our RVNs are trained in schedule 3 procedures. Plus, we're thrilled to have a vet with a clinical interest in advanced rabbit and small mammal medicine and surgery.

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

If you're an MRCVS-registered small animal vet with experience, we're excited to welcome you to our team and embark on this journey of growth and success together.

Moorview Vets, Backworth

Station Road, Backworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE27 0AA, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia 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 Mike Burrell from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.