Outdoor​/Nature​/Animal Care, Animal ​/ Pet Care, Veterinary

An established, long-standing
independent mixed practice
in the North East is looking to welcome an
experienced Mixed Veterinary Surgeon
to their friendly, close-knit team. If you still love the variety of mixed work and want to feel genuinely valued day-to-day, this could be a brilliant next step.

This is a people-first team with excellent retention—created around a supportive culture where experienced vets can do their best work without ego. You’ll be part of a wider
independent network of multiple practices across the region
, while still working within a warm, “family feel” local setup.

• Genuinely varied mixed caseload
  • ~
    80% small animal
  • ~
    15% equine
  • ~5% farm
• Mix of
  consults, surgery, ambulatory work
  , and everything in between
• 10-minute consult model
  , well supported by a strong nursing team
• Continuity-focused client base who value personal service
• Work alongside an experienced, approachable team (proper teamwork, not lip service)

• Veterinary Surgeon with6+ years’ experience
• Someone who
  enjoys mixed practice
  and the variety it brings
• Confident, steady clinician and a genuine
  team player
• Strong communication and a positive attitude
• Full driving licence
  and able to drive a
  manual
  vehicle
• Someone professional—but who doesn’t take themselves too seriously

• Salary from £60,000+(DOE)
• After passing6-month probation
  :
  monthly profit share
  ,
  birthday leave
  , and
  discounted pet care
• 6+ weeks annual leave
  to start, increasing with service (up to8 weeks
  )
• Salary review at 12 months
  + annual reviews thereafter
• BUPA healthcare
• Workplace pension
• Generous CPD allowance
  + ongoing training
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Full sick pay
  after 1 year’s service

• Full-time or part-time
  considered (minimum3 days/week
  )
• 1 Saturday morning in 3
• Shared bank holiday cover
• Small contribution to1-in-6 weekend on-call rota
• For every on-call weekend worked, you’ll get
  the Friday or Monday off
  (long weekend back)
• You’ll
  never be on-call alone
  —weekend cover shared within a supportive group of three vets

Based in the
North East (near Newcastle)—great access to coastline, countryside and national parks, plus all the perks of a vibrant city nearby and a strong cost of living.