Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Are you an experienced small animal vet seeking a fulfilling opportunity? Moorview Vets in Backworth is where your journey to excellence begins. Join us, and together, we'll reach new heights.

Enjoy a flexible, full-time schedule consisting of a 4-day week with a set day off, tallying up to 40 hours per week.

1 in 6 Saturday rotation as part of your 40 hours, with the option for part-time arrangements.

Revel in a practice that respects your work-life balance - no out-of-hours commitment, shared bank holidays (daytime only), and closure on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Your daily duties will encompass a dynamic blend of consulting and performing procedures, offering you a diverse and enriching experience.

We're not just a practice; we're a family of multi-centre veterinary excellence, with six branches spread across Newcastle and Northumberland. Our state-of-the-art facilities include on-site CT, direct digital X-ray, dental X-ray suites, laparoscopy, endoscopy, and ultrasound with doppler capabilities.

Nestled close to the captivating Northeast coast, we're surrounded by miles of unspoiled beaches and conveniently located within striking distance of vibrant Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.

Our team consists of 11 vets, 10 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 1 ACA, and 14 dedicated support staff. Our RVNs are trained in schedule 3 procedures. Plus, we're thrilled to have a vet with a clinical interest in advanced rabbit and small mammal medicine and surgery.

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 -

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

• £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 £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Station Road, Backworth, NE27 0AA
, United Kingdom

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.

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.