Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal in North East

Salary up to £70,000 DOE | Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 | Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

Sheriff’s Highway Vets is looking for a passionate and confident Veterinary Surgeon to join our progressive and well-established multi-site small animal practice in Tyne and Wear. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a large, supportive clinical team where collaboration, professional development, and high-quality patient care are at the heart of everything we do.

You’ll enjoy a diverse caseload across consultations, surgery, and diagnostics, working alongside experienced colleagues who are committed to sharing knowledge and supporting one another's development.

• Established four-site small animal practice across Gateshead, Sunderland, Ryton, and Whickham
• Large clinical team of 14 Veterinary Surgeons supported by experienced nurses and support staff
• Strong collaborative culture with a focus on mentoring, teamwork, and knowledge sharing
• Modern diagnostic and surgical facilities including Doppler ultrasound, ECG, digital radiography, dental x-ray, endoscopy, laparoscopy, orthopaedic surgery suite, and in-house laboratory
• Wide and varied first-opinion caseload across multiple branches
• Strong support for certificate study and development of clinical interests

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll play an important role in delivering exceptional clinical care while contributing to a supportive and collaborative team environment. You’ll be responsible for:

• Delivering high-quality small animal veterinary care across consultations, surgery, and diagnostics
• Working closely with colleagues to provide excellent patient and client care
• Managing a varied first-opinion caseload with clinical freedom and support when needed
• Contributing to a positive team culture and sharing knowledge with colleagues
• Developing your clinical interests and skills with support from the wider team
• Helping maintain high clinical standards across the practice

This is a full-time position offering excellent work-life balance:

• Four-day working week
• Approximately 40 hours per week
• 1 in 3 Saturday rota, alternating full-day and branch morning shifts
• No out-of-hours requirements
• Flexible working discussions welcomed

We’re looking for a team-focused Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys providing high-quality clinical care and working collaboratively with colleagues. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility) with the RCVS
• Experience in small animal first-opinion practice
• Confidence in routine consultations and surgery
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• A collaborative approach and desire to contribute to a positive team culture
• An interest in ongoing professional development and learning

We’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets