Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon (Part-Time) - Newcastle Under Lyme
Company: Purosearch
Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 24 Sept 2026
Closing date: 24 Oct 2026
Summary
Part Time Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon - Newcastle-under-Lyme
Salary: Up to £60,000 FTE (Pro Rata) + Excellent Benefits
Why Join?
- Salary up to £60,000 FTE (pro rata)
- Excellent work-life balance with a 3-day working week, no Sundays, bank holidays or out-of-hours
- Supportive, close-knit team with a collaborative and friendly culture
- Generous CPD allowance with certificate support and genuine career development opportunities
- Opportunity to mentor and develop as a Vet GDP Advisor if this is an area of interest
The Opportunity
We're looking for a confident and compassionate Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a welcoming, community-focused practice in Newcastle-under-Lyme on a permanent part-time basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive team where clinical excellence, teamwork and wellbeing are genuinely prioritised. You'll enjoy a varied caseload with a balance of consultations and surgery, while working alongside experienced colleagues who encourage collaboration and professional development.
The role also offers the opportunity to develop your mentoring skills. If you're already a Vet GDP Advisor, or would like to become one, full support will be provided to help you mentor new graduate vets joining the practice.
What We're Looking For
- MRCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
- Confident in routine consultations and small animal surgery
- Comfortable with occasional sole charge responsibilitiesExcellent communication and teamwork skills
- Passionate about delivering outstanding patient and client care
- Keen to continue developing professionally and contribute to a positive team culture
Career Development
The practice believes in investing in their people and supporting long-term career growth.
You'll benefit from:
- Generous CPD allowance (£1,750 pro rata, with enhanced funding for certificate holders)
- Certificate support and funding
- Opportunity to become or continue as a Vet GDP Advisor
- Clinical freedom and encouragement to pursue your interests
- Supportive and experienced colleagues who enjoy sharing knowledge
The Rota
Enjoy a schedule designed to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Part-time - 3 days per week
- Tuesday & Wednesday - 5-hour shifts
- Friday - 10-hour shift
- 1 in 11 Saturday mornings (9:00am-12:00pm)
- No Sundays
- No Bank Holidays
- No Out-of-Hours
Benefits
- Competitive salary up to £60,000 FTE
- Enhanced holiday allowance (6.6 weeks including bank holidays, pro rata)
- Professional memberships paid (RCVS & VDS)
- Generous CPD budget
- Certificate supportPension scheme
- Employee discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Buy and sell holiday scheme
- Health and wellbeing programme including GP access
Interested?
If you're looking for a genuinely supportive practice where you'll be valued as part of a close-knit team and have the opportunity to develop your career while maintaining an excellent work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.
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Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon in Newcastle under Lyme employer: WhatsApp Inc.
Join a well-established small animal veterinary practice in Ipswich, Suffolk, where collaboration and clinical excellence are at the heart of our supportive team culture. With a commitment to employee growth through fully funded CPD opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance, this is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to thrive in a progressive environment. As we prepare to move into a state-of-the-art facility in 2026, you will be part of an exciting journey that prioritises outstanding patient care and employee wellbeing.
