Veterinary Surgeon - Middlesbrough

Veterinary Surgeon – Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a stable, supportive small animal practice in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire.

Salary: Up to £65,000 FTE, DOE
Hours: Full-time preferred, with part-time considered
Weekend rota: Shared Saturday rota
Sundays: Closed
Bank holidays: Closed
Sole charge: Occasional

This role is ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon with a few years of experience who is confident with routine consultations and surgery and wants the freedom to develop a particular clinical interest or progress towards a more senior position.

The practice offers a strong learning culture, generous CPD support and protected time within the diary for case work-ups, reporting results, clinical notes and administration, helping vets maintain high standards without unnecessary time pressure.

About the Practice

The practice is an established and growing small animal service in Middlesbrough, built around a supportive, family-focused culture where colleagues are encouraged to rely on one another and contribute to the continued development of the practice.

The experienced clinical team already has particular interests in exotic animal medicine, soft tissue surgery and ophthalmology, creating an excellent environment for knowledge sharing while allowing the successful candidate to develop their own clinical bias.

The team includes three RVNs, a Student Veterinary Nurse, an experienced Practice Manager and a friendly Reception team, providing strong support across both clinical and non-clinical duties.

Regular team meetings and one-to-one discussions give colleagues the opportunity to contribute to practice protocols, discuss ideas and shape their own professional progression.

The practice is committed to maintaining a positive workplace where colleagues feel valued and have the support needed to provide excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality first-opinion veterinary care across a varied small animal caseload.

• Conduct routine consultations and surgical procedures.

• Diagnose and manage medical and surgical cases.

• Develop a specific clinical interest or bias with appropriate support.

• Work collaboratively with Veterinary Nurses and the wider practice team.

• Manage cases independently where appropriate.

• Undertake occasional sole-charge responsibilities.

• Maintain comprehensive clinical records and case notes.

• Work up cases thoroughly and communicate diagnostic results effectively.

• Participate in regular team meetings and one-to-one discussions.

• Contribute to the development of practice protocols and clinical standards.

• Support the continued growth and development of the practice.

• Participate in CPD and certificate development where appropriate.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a few years of small animal practice experience who is confident with routine consultations and surgery.

They should be keen to develop a particular area of clinical interest, with the practice able to provide support for certificates and further professional development.

The role would suit a vet who values clinical autonomy, protected time, teamwork and career progression.

Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach are essential. Occasional sole-charge work will be required, so candidates should be comfortable managing cases independently when necessary.

Both full-time and part-time Veterinary Surgeons will be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 FTE, negotiable DOE

• Full-time preferred, part-time considered

• Shared Saturday rota

• Sundays and bank holidays closed

• Occasional sole-charge responsibility

• 5.6 weeks' holiday, increasing to 6.6 weeks with service

• Birthday day off

• Generous CPD allowance and support

• Certificate development supported

• Relocation package where applicable

• Contributory pension scheme

• AXA private healthcare

• Paid RCVS, VDS and BVA memberships, plus one additional membership of choice

• 20% discount at Vets4Pets, Pets at Home and The Groom Room

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Protected diary time for administration, clinical notes and case work-ups

• Regular team meetings and one-to-one development discussions

• Supportive, friendly and collaborative team culture

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking for jobs in Middlesbrough, particularly someone who wants to develop a clinical interest without sacrificing support or work-life balance.

The practice provides a strong combination of clinical development, protected diary time, generous CPD, supportive colleagues and flexible working, while the existing team's interests in exotics, soft tissue surgery and ophthalmology create valuable opportunities for professional learning.

If you are looking for a practice where your career goals are taken seriously and you can contribute to a growing team, this role offers excellent scope for progression.