Experienced Veterinary Surgeon Required - Independent Practice
Are you an ambitious Veterinary Surgeon looking to progress your career in an exciting, state-of-the-art, modern practice?
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated professional to join our ever growing, small animal, independent veterinary practice, based in Ponteland, Northumberland.
We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, friendly environment that fosters professional growth and innovation.
The Role
* An experienced Veterinary surgeon required, with a senior vet role/clinical directorship available if interested.
* Flexible Working Options – Full-time hours desirable but Part time considered
* A varied and interesting case load, with clinical freedom to lead case workups from initial consult through to surgery (all consults are 20 minutes as standard)
* Our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment provide a fantastic opportunity to further develop your skills and knowledge as a Veterinary Surgeon – with opportunity to progress to a senior role
* A practice where certificates and 'specific areas of interest' are encouraged and supported
* Ideally one weeknight evening on call from home and one in 4 weekends on call from home with nursing support, covering a relatively steady OOH service for our clients only. (Negotiable for the right person)
* A general day would consist of morning consults until 11am, Procedures and ops between 11-3 and then consults from 15:40-18:00.
Our Package
* Salary of up to £80,000 plus benefits for FTE based on experience, extra qualifications and OOH commitments
* Generous annual leave of 6.6 weeks
* Certificates and CPD actively encouraged and funded
* Relocation package available if required
Our Ethos
* We are striving for clinical excellence providing top tier care for all our clients and patients, 5.0-star reviews on google
* We have a friendly, supportive, family feel team, who all ENJOY our work Where patient care and clinical standards are at the forefront of our ethos.... not meeting targets
* Our practice is extensively equipped, including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, bronchoscope, gastroscope, full dental equipment, full in house lab including blood gases, laparoscopic surgical equipment, considerable orthopaedic equipment, BOAS equipment, glass walled theatre, multi-parameter monitoring and an array of supportive visiting specialists
* A clinical team made up of 2 full time vets, five experienced RVN's and two SVN's
About you
* We are looking for someone who is kind, conscientious and enthusiastic in their work
* An individual who is a confident clinician, who is happy to manage their own cases, share ideas, discuss complex cases, and direct sometime of sole charge
* The ideal candidate should be a good all-rounder; we are however, very much interested to hear from vets with more specialist interests
* We are looking for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with a minimum of 2 years' experience
If you think this role may be for you and would like to chat with us, please contact us on or email
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
Work Location: In person