Experienced Mixed Veterinary Surgeon – Visa Sponsorship Available – North East England– £60,000+
An established, long-standingindependent mixed practicein the North East is looking to welcome anexperienced Mixed Veterinary Surgeonto 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.
The practice
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 widerindependent network of multiple practices across the region, while still working within a warm, “family feel” local setup.
The role
- Genuinely varied mixed caseload
- ~80% small animal
- ~15% equine
- ~5% farm
- Mix ofconsults, 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)
What they’re looking for
- Veterinary Surgeon with6+ years’ experience
- Someone whoenjoys mixed practiceand the variety it brings
- Confident, steady clinician and a genuineteam player
- Strong communication and a positive attitude
- Full driving licenceand able to drive amanualvehicle
- Someone professional—but who doesn’t take themselves too seriously
Package & benefits
- Salary from £60,000+(DOE)
- After passing6-month probation:monthly profit share,birthday leave, anddiscounted pet care
- 6+ weeks annual leaveto 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 payafter 1 year’s service
Rota
- Full-time or part-timeconsidered (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 getthe Friday or Monday off(long weekend back)
- You’llnever be on-call alone—weekend cover shared within a supportive group of three vets
Location
Based in theNorth 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.
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