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Salary up to £72,000 (Annual)
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- Up to £72,000 per year
- Full-time: 40 hours over 4 days per week
- 1 in 3 Saturdays (09:00 – 12:00)
- Part-time options considered
- Private Medical Insurance from day one
- Health cash plan (dental, physio, optical) + 24/7 Private GP
- Life Assurance at 3x salary
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (rising to 6 weeks with service)
- Additional ‘Day for You’ – a paid day off
- £1,500 CPD allowance + 3 days’ paid leave
- Internal CPD and Clinical Communities access
- Funded certificate opportunities
- VDS, RCVS, and BVA fees paid
- Sabbatical based on length of service
- Interest-free Season Ticket Loan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounts on Medivet products and services
- Tier 2 Visa sponsorship and relocation support
Job Description
Introduction
Our Client’s practice in Washington, Tyne and Wear, is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly and experienced team in a well-established, RCVS-accredited small animal practice.
Working Hours / Rota
This is a full-time role working 40 hours over 4 days per week, with a 1 in 3 Saturday rota (09:00 – 12:00). Flexible part-time options are also available.
Role Description
You’ll work alongside a skilled team including vets with strong interests in dentistry, dermatology, and diagnostic imaging. This is an opportunity to bring your own clinical passion to complement the team’s existing expertise. The role includes consultations, procedures, treatment planning, and team collaboration, with scope for mentoring and CPD development.
Team Size
You will join a three-vet team supported by experienced RVNs and a welcoming support staff, forming a tight-knit, collaborative practice environment.
Practice Details
The practice is well-equipped and RCVS-accredited as a Small Animal General Practice. Facilities include a large waiting area, three consult rooms, a theatre, a dedicated dental suite with dental x-ray, a video endoscope, x-ray facilities, and separate cat and dog wards.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with at least two years of experience. You should have a passion for either surgery or medicine, work effectively within a team, and be eager to contribute to a progressive clinical culture.
Equipment (in alphabetical order)
Dental suite with dental x-ray
Theatre
Three consult rooms
Ultrasound
Video endoscope
X-ray
Separate cat and dog wards
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