Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon
Sheriff's Highway Vets, Gateshead
Salary up to £66,000 depending on experience, relocation support up to £5,000 plus benefits
Discover a Rewarding Journey with Us - Join the Sheriff's Highway Vets Family in Gateshead!
Are you an experienced veterinary surgeon eager to take your career to new heights? Look no further! We're thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity to become a valued member of our tight-knit, friendly, and supportive team at Sheriff's Highway Vets.
We're seeking a passionate, RCVS-registered veterinary surgeon with excellent communication skills to enhance our team dynamic. While we highly value experienced applicants and certificate holders, we're also excited to welcome recent graduates who are dedicated to delivering top-tier patient care. With a blend of cases including sole charge responsibilities, you should feel confident in managing routine surgeries, common presentations, and emergencies.
Embrace a Varied and Engaging Role, Tailored to Your Passions
Your role will encompass a dynamic mix of consulting, surgeries, medical procedures, imaging, and dentistry. Furthermore, we're all about embracing your unique interests, providing you with the opportunity to focus on your area of interest if that's your passion. As you split your time between our main hospital and branches (with all branches bar one performing their own operations), you'll truly get to experience the diverse aspects of our practice.
Embrace a work-life balance that lets you thrive! Our 41-hour week includes 37 hours across four days of dedicated work and an exclusive set day off from Monday to Friday, alongside a share of weekend duties on a rotation of 1 in 6 full weekends (Saturday and Sunday from 7:45 am to 6:15 pm), along with 1 in 6 Saturday mornings (9 am to 12 midday). The best part? no nightshift commitments!
Discover the Diversity of Tyne and Wear Through Our Five Vibrant Locations
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Tyne and Wear as we operate across five vibrant locations: Gateshead (our hospital), Whickham, Sunderland, Ryton, and Washington. Whether you're drawn to Newcastle's cultural hub, the picturesque North East coastline, or the serene landscapes of Northumberland and County Durham, our location caters to your every preference.
Rest easy knowing that our RCVS-accredited Veterinary Hospital in Gateshead stands ready with a dedicated night team for 24-hour emergency coverage. This ensures that you can maintain seamless case continuity for hospitalised patients while enjoying a break from nightshift rota duties.
Cutting-Edge Environment and a Knowledge-Sharing Team
Step into an environment enriched with modern facilities, enhancing your capabilities as a veterinary surgeon with us. From direct digital radiography and ultrasonography with doppler capabilities to in-house laboratory services, ECG, dental radiography, endoscopy, laparoscopic surgical equipment, and a comprehensive range of orthopedic surgical tools—your toolkit will be unparalleled.
Collaborate with a diverse team that thrives on knowledge-sharing. With 16 Veterinary Surgeons, 22 RVNs, 3 SVNs, 10 auxiliary nurses, and 11 receptionists across our branches, you'll be immersed in a dynamic learning environment. Many of our vets hold certificates in specialties like surgery, cardiology, and diagnostic imaging. We encourage frequent case discussions, ensuring you'll always have someone to exchange insights with and receive valuable advice. Our commitment to your growth extends to supporting your chosen areas of interest through further study and CPD opportunities.
Beyond the professional realm, our team forms a close-knit community. Engage in regular social activities that foster camaraderie and mutual support, ensuring your journey with us is both fulfilling and enjoyable.
If you're an enthusiastic, caring RCVS-registered veterinary surgeon with stellar communication skills, you're the perfect fit for our team. Whether you bring experience and certificates or an eagerness to learn and excel, we invite you to embark on this exciting chapter of your career with Sheriff's Highway Vets. Join us today and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and clients.
Because our employees matter
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 -
Work-life balance
• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
• 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
Development
• £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid 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
Professional Memberships
• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
Additional
• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care
For a confidential chat or to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Mike Burrell, Talent Partner, on the number provided.
To submit your application, click the apply now button.
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