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Graduate Veterinary Surgeon
J473402 Stockton-on-Tees North East £35K - £75K / Year
Apply Save Graduate or Experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon No OOH Independent Practice Near Stockon on Tees
Salary £35,000 - £75,000, 4-day week, supportive team with 140+ years of experience, Exotics optional, Career development encouraged
Prospect Health are proud to be working with a truly exceptional, independently owned, small animal practice, seeking either a new graduate or experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated and friendly team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and respected 3-site practice led by an inspiring and supportive owner, who has built a team-oriented culture based on trust, development, and excellent client care. The main hospital site is modern, spacious, and well-equipped, offering an outstanding clinical environment and a vibrant workplace culture where staff thrive.
The Role
1. Small Animal focus with the opportunity to get involved in exotics (supported by 2 experienced exotics vets one currently undertaking a certificate)
2. 4-day working week (38 hours), with a regular day off
3. 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (moving to 1 in 4)
4. No out-of-hours
5. No sole charge
6. Mix of consults and surgery with dedicated surgical sessions
7. 15-minute appointments, with regular breaks and a supportive pace
The Practice
8. Independent group with 3 sites; you'll be based mainly at the main hospital site (80100% of your time)
9. Modern, light, and spacious building with:
10. 4 consult rooms
11. Separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards
12. Large lab and prep area
13. 3 operating theatres (dedicated to dentistry)
14. Ultrasound, digital X-ray, ventilator, dental suite, orthopaedic kit (mainly at another branch), and portable dental X-ray
15. Equipment requests are always considered if you want it, they'll look to get it
16. Highly experienced team with over 140 years of collective veterinary experience, including certificate holders and a Clinical Director with an interest in medicine/surgery
Support Structure
17. 8 vets including Clinical Director and Exotics Cert candidates
18. 6 Qualified RVNs, with more than one nurse per vet
19. More than one receptionist per vet giving you the support to focus on clinical work
20. Culture of staff loyalty several team members have left and returned due to the exceptional working environment
The Package
21. Salary £35,000 £75,000 flexible depending on experience
22. weeks holiday (including bank holidays) negotiable
23. Generous and open CPD policy certificates encouraged and funded
24. No current bonus scheme, but it's under review
25. Long-term opportunities including potential succession or partnership Jacqui is considering future plans and keen to invest in the right person
Ideal Candidate
26. Confident with routine surgeries ( cat/dog spays) and working up your own cases
27. Strong communication and client care skills
28. Open to either new graduates (full support available) or more experienced vets
29. Someone looking to grow in a team-first, genuinely supportive culture
Location: The practice is located in a well-connected area, on a spacious industrial estate with ample on-site parking.
Ready to take the next step in your career at a practice where you're truly supported?
Apply below or contact me using the details on this advert to arrange a confidential chat about the position
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Salary £35,000 - £75,000, 4-day week, supportive team with 140+ years of experience, Exotics optional, Career development encouraged
Prospect Health are proud to be working with a truly exceptional, independently owned, small animal practice, seeking either a new graduate or experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated and friendly team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and respected 3-site practice led by an inspiring and supportive owner, who has built a team-oriented culture based on trust, development, and excellent client care. The main hospital site is modern, spacious, and well-equipped, offering an outstanding clinical environment and a vibrant workplace culture where staff thrive.
The Role
Small Animal focus with the opportunity to get involved in exotics (supported by 2 experienced exotics vets one currently undertaking a certificate)4-day working week (38 hours), with a regular day off1 in 3 Saturday mornings (moving to 1 in 4)No out-of-hoursNo sole chargeMix of consults and surgery with dedicated surgical sessions15-minute appointments, with regular breaks and a supportive pace
The Practice
Independent group with 3 sites; you'll be based mainly at the main hospital site (80100%% of your time)Modern, light, and spacious building with:4 consult roomsSeparate cat and dog waiting areas and wardsLarge lab and prep area3 operating theatres (dedicated to dentistry)Ultrasound, digital X-ray, ventilator, dental suite, orthopaedic kit (mainly at another branch), and portable dental X-rayEquipment requests are always considered if you want it, they'll look to get itHighly experienced team with over 140 years of collective veterinary experience, including certificate holders and a Clinical Director with an interest in medicine/surgery
Support Structure
8 vets including Clinical Director and Exotics Cert candidates6 Qualified RVNs, with more than one nurse per vetMore than one receptionist per vet giving you the support to focus on clinical workCulture of staff loyalty several team members have left and returned due to the exceptional working environment
The Package
Salary £35,000 £75,000 flexible depending on weeks holiday (including bank holidays) negotiableGenerous and open CPD policy certificates encouraged and fundedNo current bonus scheme, but it's under reviewLong-term opportunities including potential succession or partnership Jacqui is considering future plans and keen to invest in the right person
Ideal Candidate
Confident with routine surgeries ( cat/dog spays) and working up your own casesStrong communication and client care skillsOpen to either new graduates (full support available) or more experienced vetsSomeone looking to grow in a team-first, genuinely supportive culture
Location: The practice is located in a well-connected area, on a spacious industrial estate with ample on-site parking.
Ready to take the next step in your career at a practice where you're truly supported?
Apply below or contact me using the details on this advert to arrange a confidential chat about the position
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