Veterinary Surgeon – Gateshead Join a thriving, award winning independent small animal practice just outside Gateshead, delivering exceptional care across dogs, cats, and exotics while being part of a supportive, team focused environment. Work with state-of-the-art facilities including ultrasound, dental X-ray, endoscopy, multi-parameter monitoring, ventilators, incubators, and advanced in-house diagnostics to provide top-tier patient care. Enjoy full support for professional growth, including an unlimited CPD budget, dedicated nurse led clinics, and opportunities to develop your own clinical niche within the practice. Be rewarded with a competitive salary from £45,000 – £60,000 DOE per annum pro rata, along with a generous benefits package and a workplace committed to wellbeing, sustainability, and career progression. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a thriving, independent small animal practice just outside of Gateshead, where patient care, client experience, and team wellbeing are all truly valued. This forward thinking practice has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional veterinary care while creating a genuinely supportive and inclusive environment. The clinic is exceptionally well-equipped, offering a comprehensive range of advanced facilities including ultrasound, dental radiography, endoscopy, multi-parameter monitoring, ventilators, incubators, and extensive in-house diagnostic capabilities. As an RCVS accredited practice, alongside multiple recognised accreditations for feline and rabbit care, the team is proud to deliver outstanding standards across a varied caseload. There is also the opportunity to work with exotic species for those with an interest, supported by experienced colleagues and advanced practitioners in dermatology and exotic animal medicine. This is a practice that truly invests in its people. Veterinary Surgeons are supported by highly skilled nurses who run dedicated clinics and perform Schedule 3 procedures, allowing vets to focus on more complex clinical cases. With an unlimited CPD budget for relevant interests, encouragement to develop individual clinical niches, and regular collaborative meetings to shape the future of the practice, this is an environment where careers can genuinely flourish. The team is also committed to sustainability and is actively working towards environmental accreditation, reflecting a progressive and responsible approach to modern veterinary care. The successful candidate will be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for delivering high quality clinical care and building strong client relationships. They will be a proactive and compassionate team player, confident in managing a varied caseload and keen to contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture. This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic, award-winning practice where innovation, support, and clinical excellence come together, offering a fulfilling role in a welcoming and progressive environment just outside Gateshead! Top of Form Bottom of Form The Rota Full time position 4 day week with set day off 1:4 Saturday mornings No OOH! Benefits 5 weeks annual leave, plus bank holidays & a day for your birthday! Salary from £45,000 - £60,000 DOE Health insurance RCVS, VDS & 1 other membership fee covered Christmas & Annual Profit bonus Social events Plus much more! For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on or email You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities. To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/ 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 : JOB-57845