Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal | Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire

• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside senior vets, experienced nurses, and visiting specialists, with mentorship and guidance available every step of the way.
• Career Progression: Opportunities for CPD, certificate support, and collaboration with a Clinical Hub Network to develop skills in advanced medical and surgical areas.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Up to £75k DOE, plus professional fees, relocation support, private medical insurance, CPD allowance, and more.
• Flexible Working & Work-Life Balance: Full-time, part-time, or FTC options, typically 4-day weeks, protected admin time, and no Sunday or Bank Holiday work.
• Well-Equipped Modern Practice: Laparoscopic kit, digital and dental x-ray, acupuncture, and access to specialists to enhance clinical experience and patient care.

Are you a passionate Veterinary Surgeon looking for a role where you can thrive, develop your skills, and make a real difference to patients and their owners? This well-established, family-feel practice in Newcastle-under-Lyme is looking for a Small Animal Vet to join their supportive and skilled team.

Why this role is exciting:

• All clinical interests are welcome – medical, surgical, or advanced specialisms.
• Work alongside an experienced team, including two Senior Vets with certificate-level qualifications, a Practice Manager, and a supportive team of nurses and colleagues.
• Access to visiting specialists in orthopaedics, soft tissue, cardiology, and more, plus a Clinical Hub Network of advanced practitioners to support your development.
• Fully equipped clinic with laparoscopic kit, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, and much more to make clinical work efficient and enjoyable.
• A family-friendly, collaborative environment where the well-being of patients and people comes first..

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary up to £75k DOE.
• Relocation support for those moving to the area.
• CPD and certificate support, including financial assistance for learning and qualifications.
• Flexible working options – full-time, part-time, or FTC considered.
• No Sunday or Bank Holiday shifts, supported by an OOH provider.
• Comprehensive benefits package including: Professional fees, private medical insurance, discounted pet treatments, and more.

About the practice:
The Newcastle-under-Lyme practice offers a varied and rewarding caseload, giving you the chance to shine and develop. The team works closely with visiting specialists to ensure continuity of care, maintain client relationships, and grow internal talent. They also offer acupuncture and are keen to support colleagues pursuing certificates in surgery, medicine, or dentistry.

Rota:

• Saturday mornings on a rota basis.
• Full-time, part-time, or FTC considered. Many vets work a 4-day week with protected admin time and a lunch break.
• No Sunday or Bank Holiday shifts, supported by an OOH provider
• Occasional work across nearby sites to cover holidays or support the wider team.
• Structured admin and CPD time included to support your professional growth.

If you’re looking for a practice where your clinical skills are valued, your development is encouraged, and your work-life balance is respected, this is the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your career.

How to Apply

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email l.vasey@purovets.com

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply

Ref: JOB-56752