Medivet Chester-le-Street is a friendly, close-knit practice, with a team of experienced Veterinary Surgeons, and a passionate group of Nurses and Receptionists. We're on the lookout for a experienced first opinion Veterinary Surgeon to Lead our fantastic team. Our well-equipped practice is ideally located near the town centre and offers a spacious, modern environment. Facilities include dedicated wards, a large waiting area, a spacious prep room, and a separate imaging suite. We are proud to be an ISFM-accredited Cat Friendly Clinic, featuring a dedicated feline entrance, waiting area, and hospital ward. Our advanced equipment includes: Digital and dental x-ray Endoscopy Ultrasound In-house haematology and biochemistry analyzers We are offering this on a six month fixed term basis full time of 40 hours over 4 days per week and 1 in 5 Saturdays (8.30 - 12:00). Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer: Health and wellbeing Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support Life Assurance 3 x salary Annual leave 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you Learning and development £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals Funded certificates and internal career pathways Additional support RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available Sabbatical options based on length of service Lifestyle Cycle to Work Season Ticket loans Discounts on Medivet products and services About you You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you. What you’ll be doing Typically, in this role, you’ll: Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance Develop tailored treatment plans with clients Work collaboratively within a supportive team Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development