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Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
J492388 Northumberland North West £60K / Year
Apply Save Veterinary Surgeon Small Animal | Up to £60,000 + OOH Bonus | 4-Day Week | Northumberland Countryside
Looking for a genuinely supportive, community-focused practice where you can grow, be yourself, and do great veterinary work without being just another number?
This independent, well-established small animal practice in semi-rural Northumberland is looking for a team player to join their close-knit group. With a strong clinical reputation, flexibility, and a boss passionate about CPD and work-life balance, this role is ideal for someone who wants to be part of a team that looks out for each other, their clients and their future.
The Role
We're looking for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a 7-vet team across two main branches. The role offers a varied caseload, with space to pursue your own clinical interests whether that's internal medicine, ophthalmology, or expanding surgical services.
1. 4 days per week
2. 1 night per week on-call until 10pm
3. 1 weekend in 5 (OOH until 10pm only then referred overnight)
4. OOH bonus 50% of professional fees taken home
5. No inpatients overnight
6. 20-minute consults to give you time to do the job right
About You
You're a friendly, down-to-earth vet who enjoys working as part of a team. You bring at least one year of experience, and you're confident enough to handle consults and routine surgery. You enjoy client communication, value constructive feedback, and love bouncing ideas off your team.
7. Comfortable with occasional sole charge during on-call (with support if needed)
8. Eager to expand your skills certificates supported
9. Interested in shaping and developing clinical services
10. You'll feel at home in a semi-rural setting, with access to Newcastle when you need it
The Practice
11. First-opinion small animal across two main sites (Hexham and Stocksfield)
12. 7 vets (dropping to 6), 10 nurses
13. Lap spays, ultrasound, and dentistry focus
14. In-house interest in medicine, ophthalmology, and business development
15. Warm, social team culture staff go to weddings together, celebrate milestones, and support each other
16. Pets welcome at work
Leadership & Support
17. Practice owner has 25+ years of experience
18. Supportive management team: Practice Manager + assistant PMs + finance/marketing manager
19. Developing Lead Vet and Lead Nurse roles at each site
20. Staff wellbeing is a real priority they're part of the Investors in People scheme
The Package
21. Salary: £40,000 £60,000, depending on experience
22. Out-of-hours bonus: 50% of professional fees
23. 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
24. CPD actively encouraged and supported (certs welcome)
25. Pension
26. On-site facilities for overnight duties (sofa bed + shower)
Location
Perfect for someone who wants the peace of the countryside with quick access to Newcastle. This role suits someone who enjoys open spaces, community, and fresh air with the perks of city life just a short drive or train away.
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Looking for a genuinely supportive, community-focused practice where you can grow, be yourself, and do great veterinary work without being just another number?
This independent, well-established small animal practice in semi-rural Northumberland is looking for a team player to join their close-knit group. With a strong clinical reputation, flexibility, and a boss passionate about CPD and work-life balance, this role is ideal for someone who wants to be part of a team that looks out for each other, their clients and their future.
The Role
We're looking for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a 7-vet team across two main branches. The role offers a varied caseload, with space to pursue your own clinical interests whether that's internal medicine, ophthalmology, or expanding surgical services.
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About You
You're a friendly, down-to-earth vet who enjoys working as part of a team. You bring at least one year of experience, and you're confident enough to handle consults and routine surgery. You enjoy client communication, value constructive feedback, and love bouncing ideas off your team.
Comfortable with occasional sole charge during on-call (with support if needed)Eager to expand your skills certificates supportedInterested in shaping and developing clinical servicesYou'll feel at home in a semi-rural setting, with access to Newcastle when you need it
The Practice
First-opinion small animal across two main sites (Hexham and Stocksfield)7 vets (dropping to 6), 10 nursesLap spays, ultrasound, and dentistry focusIn-house interest in medicine, ophthalmology, and business developmentWarm, social team culture staff go to weddings together, celebrate milestones, and support each otherPets welcome at work
Leadership & Support
Practice owner has 25+ years of experience Supportive management team: Practice Manager + assistant PMs + finance/marketing managerDeveloping Lead Vet and Lead Nurse roles at each siteStaff wellbeing is a real priority they're part of the Investors in People scheme
The Package
Salary: £40,000 £60,000, depending on experienceOut-of-hours bonus: 50%% of professional fees5 weeks holiday + bank holidaysCPD actively encouraged and supported (certs welcome)PensionOn-site facilities for overnight duties (sofa bed + shower)
Location
Perfect for someone who wants the peace of the countryside with quick access to Newcastle. This role suits someone who enjoys open spaces, community, and fresh air with the perks of city life just a short drive or train away.
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