Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Northumberland
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Are you a passionate Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a thriving, mixed practice in beautiful Northumberland? Based in the charming market town of Morpeth, our 27-vet practice offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse team across small animal, exotics, equine, farm, and export disciplines.
About Us
We operate a purpose-built hospital at Whorral Bank, complemented by 8 branch surgeries throughout the Northumberland area. Our facilities include 4 theatres, dental and radiography suites, endoscopy, ultrasound, ECG, and hydrotherapy suites, plus separate wards for cats, dogs, exotics, and small mammals. We provide our own out-of-hours service and benefit from a team with multiple certificate holders across various specialties.
The Role
We are seeking a part-time Veterinary Surgeon to join our small animal department, working up to 28 hours per week. You can tailor the working pattern to suit your needs, with the role based at our main hospital or one of our branches. The position is primarily first opinion, with opportunities to develop clinical skills or for certificate holders to thrive in a supportive environment. Contribution to the Saturday daytime rota is required.
Why Join Us?
* Work with a close-knit, friendly team of vets, nurses, and support staff
* Regular veterinary meetings and social events
* Extensive CPD opportunities and encouragement to grow professionally
* Commitment to delivering the highest standards of patient care
If you are motivated, compassionate, and eager to be part of a fantastic team in a beautiful location, we would love to hear from you!
Benefits and Support
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from (pro-rata):
* Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
* £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
* All Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* All Vets receive £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* Company pension scheme with employer contribution
* Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes where eligible
* Voluntary benefits package to suit you
* Discounts/cashback with hundreds of retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We welcome candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Salary: £30,000 - £65,000 a year
Up to £65,000 FTE DOE
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Veterinary Services
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