Veterinary Surgeon - South Shields

Veterinary Surgeon – South Shields, Tyne and Wear

About the Role

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established practice in South Shields, Tyne and Wear.

This is a part-time position of up to 31 hours per week, with flexibility around working patterns. The role offers no out-of-hours (OOH), a 1 in 4 Saturday rota, protected administration time and regular breaks, supporting a sustainable approach to work-life balance.

The position is ideally suited to a Veterinary Surgeon with 2+ years' experience who is confident with routine surgery, client communication and sole-charge work on Saturdays.

Salary: up to £70,000 FTE, dependent on experience

About the Practice

The practice is a long-established small animal veterinary practice with 18 years of experience, supported by a friendly, experienced and close-knit team.

There is a strong emphasis on creating an inclusive, supportive and family-feel working environment, with a proactive approach to team wellbeing and mental health.

The practice is RCVS accredited and holds Silver ISFM accreditation, reflecting its commitment to high clinical and feline-friendly standards.

The purpose-built facility features two operating theatres and supports a varied small animal caseload, giving Veterinary Surgeons the opportunity to maintain a broad range of clinical skills.

Regular clinical meetings provide opportunities to discuss cases, protocols and new products, while full team meetings help ensure strong communication across the practice. A dedicated veterinary WhatsApp group also provides colleagues with access to support when needed.

Responsibilities

As a Veterinary Surgeon, responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality first-opinion veterinary care

• Managing a varied small animal caseload

• Conducting routine consultations and preventative healthcare

• Performing routine surgical procedures

• Working sole charge when required on Saturdays

• Building strong and trusting relationships with clients

• Maintaining high standards of clinical and patient care

• Working collaboratively with Veterinary Nurses and support colleagues

• Participating in clinical and team meetings

• Contributing to practice protocols and continuous improvement

• Supporting a positive and inclusive team culture

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Have ideally 2+ years' experience in small animal practice

• Be confident with routine surgery

• Be comfortable working sole charge on Saturdays

• Have excellent client communication and relationship-building skills

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to patient welfare

• Enjoy working as part of an experienced and supportive team

• Be proactive about their own clinical development

• Value a healthy and sustainable approach to veterinary practice

Compensation & Benefits

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will receive:

• Salary up to £70,000 FTE, dependent on experience

• Up to 31 hours per week, with flexibility around working patterns

• No OOH

• 1 in 4 Saturday rota

• 5.6 weeks' holiday, increasing to 6.6 weeks after 2 years' service, pro rata for part-time hours

• Additional birthday day off after 1 year's service

• Paid professional memberships

• Relocation allowance considered where applicable

• Proactive CPD support

• Support for a wide range of individual clinical interests

• Regular clinical meetings

• Regular full-team meetings

• Protected administration time and breaks

• Supportive veterinary team communication

• Team activities outside work

• RCVS-accredited practice

• Silver ISFM accreditation

• Modern, purpose-built facilities with two theatres

The practice is also ideally positioned close to the coast and local beaches, with convenient road and rail connections to Newcastle and Sunderland and Newcastle International Airport within easy commuting distance.