Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Moorview Vets; North East; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established multi-centre veterinary practice that values its people and promotes a healthy work-life balance. This fulfilling role for a small animal vet offers a flexible full-time schedule, a supportive team environment, and state-of-the-art facilities. Enjoy generous annual leave, a competitive salary, and numerous benefits including private medical insurance, CPD allowances, and professional memberships. Located near the beautiful Northeast coast, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow in their veterinary career while enjoying a vibrant community. If you're passionate about animal care and ready for a rewarding journey, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£1250 CPD allowance

Discounted staff pet care

Pension scheme

Birthday holiday

Pawsome Benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Consulting with pet owners and performing veterinary procedures.
• Maintaining a work-life balance with no out-of-hours commitment.

Skills

Small Animal Veterinary Skills

Consultation Skills

Surgical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

MRCVS Registration

Tools

CT Scanner

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

Job description

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.

Because our people matter

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

Wellbeing

• 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.

Up to £70,000 DOE