Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - North Tyneside
Moorview Vets, Backworth, North East
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
up to £70,000 DOE
Salary up to £70,000 DOE | Relocation Allowance up to £5,000 | Welcome Bonus up to £10,000
Are you an experienced small animal vet looking for a rewarding new role?
Join Moorview Vets in Backworth, where your career can truly thrive. Together, we'll reach new heights in veterinary care and personal fulfillment.
Why Choose Moorview Vets?
* Flexible, Full-Time Work-Life Balance
* Enjoy a 4-day workweek (40 hours) with a set day off each week
* Participate in a 1-in-6 Saturday rotation within your working hours
* Part-time options available for greater flexibility
* No out-of-hours emergencies, shared bank holidays (daytime only), and practice closure on Christmas and New Year's Day
* Diverse Clinical Experience
* Engage in a stimulating mix of consultations and procedures every day
* Work alongside a team passionate about small animal medicine and advanced care
About Us
Moorview Vets is more than just a practice — we're a close-knit family spanning six branches across Newcastle and Northumberland. Our cutting-edge facilities feature on-site CT scans, digital and dental X-rays, laparoscopy, endoscopy, and ultrasound with Doppler.
Located near the stunning Northeast coastline, you'll have easy access to unspoiled beaches and vibrant city life in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.
Our dedicated team includes:
* 11 vets (including a specialist in advanced rabbit and small mammal medicine and surgery)
* 10 Registered Veterinary Nurses trained in schedule 3 procedures
* 2 Student Veterinary Nurses
* 1 Animal Care Assistant
* 14 skilled support staff
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
* 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
Development
* £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 our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
Colleague Benefits
* Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
* Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
* Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Moorview Vets, Backworth
Station Road, Backworth, NE27 0AA, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Mike Burrell from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Talent Partner
Mike Burrell