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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Position: Permanent Experience: 2+ years qualified Full or Part Time: Considered Our client is an independent... Role: Mixed Veterinary Surgeon - Newcastle upon Tyne (Permanent), Category: Agriculture
Mixed Veterinary Surgeon – Newcastle upon Tyne (Permanent): (Company Name - Subscribers only)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Position: Permanent
Experience: 2+ years qualified
Full or Part Time: Considered
Our client is an independent veterinary practice with over 100 years of history and a genuinely mixed caseload. The workload is approximately 80% small animal, 15% equine and 5% farm.
They are looking for an experienced Mixed Veterinary Surgeon who is confident with consultations, routine surgery and some sole-charge work, but most importantly, someone who genuinely enjoys mixed practice and wants to be part of a supportive team.
The Role
A key part of the role is the practice’s own out-of-hours service, giving you the opportunity to see a varied caseload and develop your clinical decision-making and confidence.
The OOH rota is designed with plenty of support and recovery time:
1 weeknight on call per week
1st on-call vets receive a half day off from 1pm the following day
1 Saturday morning in 3
1 full weekend on call in every 6
Following a full weekend on call, there is no weeknight on call the following week
Friday or Monday off following a full weekend, creating a 3-day weekend
Bank holidays shared equally
Nurses triage all OOH calls before contacting the vet
Another vet is available for support
No sole-charge OOH
What They Offer
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Minimum 6 weeks’ annual leave, increasing to 8 weeks with service
Generous CPD allowance and regular in-house CPD
RCVS and VDS membership paid
Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship and associated costs covered
Car, fuel card and accommodation options available
BUPA healthcare cover
Workplace pension
Supportive team and excellent development opportunities
Following successful completion of the 6-month probation:
Birthday off
Monthly profit sharing
Discounted treatment for your own pets
12-month salary review, followed by annual reviews
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
2+ years’ experience post-qualification
Confidence with routine surgery and consultations
Experience working some sole charge
An interest in mixed practice
A collaborative approach and willingness to share knowledge
Full or part-time applications will be considered.
If you’re considering a move and would like an informal chat about the opportunity, please get in touch with (Company Name - Subscribers only).