Vetetinary Surgeon

Vet Finders; Ingleby Arncliffe; Remote; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate veterinary service in the North East of England is looking for an empathetic Veterinary Surgeon to provide home euthanasia services. This role offers flexible hours, allowing you to connect deeply with clients and their pets during emotional times. Ideal for vets seeking a change of pace away from traditional practice, the position emphasizes compassion and professionalism. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Meaningful work

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary surgeon, preferably in a humane and empathetic environment.
• Ability to carry out euthanasia procedures in a calm and compassionate manner.
• Strong communication skills to support clients during emotional times.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home euthanasia appointments respectfully and compassionately.
• Support families during emotional moments and ensure a calm environment.
• Work independently and travel to clients' homes across North East England.

Skills

Compassion

Strong communication

Calmness

Job description

Overview

Veterinary Surgeon - Home Euthanasia (Flexible Hours & Work Patterns)

Location: North East. Newcastle / Teeside

Salary: £60,000 per annum (FTE), pro-rata based on hours worked

About the client

Our client is a family-run, independent veterinary home euthanasia service covering the North East of England. Since launching in 2021, they've grown through word-of-mouth and glowing client reviews, (Over 270 reviews on Google) enabling them to expand their compassionate and close-knit team.

They provide a gentle, dignified end-of-life experience for pets in the comfort and peace of their own home. Every visit is carried out with empathy, care and professionalism, ensuring families feel supported during one of life's most emotional moments.

Role & Responsibilities

They are seeking a kind, experienced, and empathetic veterinary surgeon to join their team in a flexible, highly rewarding role. This position is ideal for someone looking to step away from the pace of traditional practice and focus on providing truly meaningful care.

• Carry out peaceful home euthanasia appointments, helping pets and their families say goodbye in a calm and respectful environment.
• This role offers a slower, more meaningful pace of work, allowing you to truly support clients during one of life's most emotional moments.
• You'll work independently travelling to clients' homes across the North East ideally around Newcastle / Teesside.
• The role offers flexibility in hours, with a preference for someone who can cover some weekends (ideally 2 per month in exchange for days in the week) and respond to occasional last-minute requests.
• This position would suit a vet looking for a change of pace, more connection with clients, and deeply meaningful work without the pressures of a busy practice.
• Compassion, calmness, strong communication, and a genuine desire to help families say goodbye with dignity are essential.

They offer a competitive salary, a supportive team environment, truly rewarding work and the opportunity to make a deep and lasting impact on people and their pets

Interested?

If you're an empathetic vet looking to do something different, reconnect with patients and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

So, what's next?

Send your CV, don't worry if it's not up to date. We can't get the whole story in a job ad so ask any questions. I'll answer honestly, no hard sell.

Enjoy your new vet role that puts comfort, calm, and kindness first