Experienced Mixed Veterinary Surgeon – Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: From £65,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Why Join?

✔ Salary from £65,000+, depending on experience

✔ Full-time or part-time considered (minimum 3 days per week)

✔ Join a long-established independent veterinary practice with a genuinely supportive team culture

✔ Generous CPD allowance, paid RCVS & VDS fees, BUPA healthcare and monthly profit share after probation

✔ Varied mixed caseload (80% Small Animal | 15% Equine | 5% Farm Animal) with excellent work-life balance and long weekends after on-call

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established independent veterinary practice in Newcastle upon Tyne.

This long-standing practice is proud of its supportive, collaborative culture, with many team members having remained with the business for years. Clinical standards are high, teamwork is valued and Veterinary Surgeons are trusted to work with clinical freedom while being supported by experienced colleagues whenever needed.

The successful candidate will enjoy a genuinely varied mixed caseload, consisting of approximately 80% Small Animal, 15% Equine and 5% Farm Animal, including consultations, surgery and ambulatory work.

Working alongside an experienced nursing team, the practice operates a 10-minute consultation model, allowing Veterinary Surgeons to focus on delivering exceptional patient care while maintaining strong relationships with loyal clients.

As part of a network of eight independent practices across the North East, this role also offers the benefits of a wider support network while retaining the close-knit feel of an independent practice.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will have:

• MRCVS registration
• A minimum of 7 years' postgraduate veterinary experience
• Previous experience within mixed practice
• Confidence in consulting, surgery and ambulatory work
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• A positive, team-focused approach
• A full UK driving licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle

Career Development

This practice believes experienced Veterinary Surgeons should continue developing throughout their careers and offers ongoing support to help achieve professional goals.

This includes:

• Generous CPD allowance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Annual salary reviews
• Clinical freedom and support from experienced colleagues
• Opportunities to share knowledge across a network of eight independent practices

The Rota

Work-life balance is genuinely valued.

The rota includes:

• Full-time or part-time considered
• Minimum three days per week
• One Saturday morning in three
• Shared Bank Holiday cover
• Small contribution to a 1-in-6 weekend on-call rota
• A long weekend after every on-call weekend, with either the Friday before or Monday after off
• Weekend on-call is always shared between three Veterinary Surgeons, ensuring support is always available

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, the successful candidate will receive:

• Competitive salary from £65,000+ DOE
• Monthly profit share scheme following successful probation
• Birthday leave
• Discounted veterinary care
• 6+ weeks annual leave, increasing with service up to 8 weeks
• Private medical insurance
• Workplace pension
• Generous CPD allowance
• Paid RCVS and VDS memberships
• Full sick pay after one year's service

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mixed Veterinary Surgeon looking to join an independent practice where clinical excellence, teamwork and work-life balance are genuinely prioritised.

Applications are welcomed from Veterinary Surgeons seeking either full-time or part-time permanent opportunities.

For a confidential conversation about the role, apply today.

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

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.  

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 no: JOB-58764