Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

SOUTH SHIELDS VETS4PETS VETERINARY SURGEON:  £39,000 - £55,000 DOE

Vets4pets at the Nook in South Shields are currently going through a very exciting period of change and growth, with our new JVP’s (Joint Venture Partners) Kirstin, Tammie and Kay coming in to lead the practice forward. They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that will ensure the practice goes from strength to strength! 

As new partners, we are looking to build on our already inclusive, loyal and family-feel ethos by placing more emphasis on mental health and well-being for the whole team.  We share a firm belief that investing in your team creates value and purpose leading to a positive environment where individuals feel empowered and supported. We currently have 4 experienced FT vets, 4 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 2 VCAs & 5 CCAs and are looking for a friendly addition to our lovely team.

The practice itself is lucky enough to have a very lovely, loyal, client base that is predominantly dogs and cats with some exotics but there is lots of potential to develop these further. Within the clinical team we do have a Cert AVP holder and another colleague undergoing an Internal Medicine Certificate, there is lots of potential for you to pursue your special interests and be supported by the practice to achieve a certificate.

Wherever you want to go in your veterinary career Vets4pets at the Nook in South Shields could be the perfect practice to get you there. 

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Ideally you will have 3 years + experience. We do understand everyone is at different stages of their veterinary career so we can offer a supportive environment to support more junior vets offering a buddy system to ensure you always have someone close at hand to help 
• Confident with all routine surgeries and sole charge (Saturdays only), however if you are more confident in consults there is the possibility of a consult only role so, please do get in touch and we can discuss this. 
• Ideally 4 day working week with full time hours, although we know that this won’t suit everyone so if you are looking for a different work routine, we are flexible to look at this. 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: 

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 (FTE) depending on your experience 
• A supportive, experienced team
• The real opportunity to undertake certificates supported by the practice 
• No OOH, 1 in 5 Saturday rota.
• 5.6 weeks holiday which will extend to 6.6 weeks after 2 years’ service.
• An additional day off for your birthday after 1 years’ service.
• Regular clinical meetings to discuss protocols, new products and cases.
• Full team meetings to ensure effective communication throughout.
• A vet Whats App group to ensure someone is always contactable.
• Mentoring from current CertAVP certificate holder with surgical interest.
• RCVS, VDS & memberships paid, CPD supported including wide range of interests
• Own pet and company discount including for pets at home
• A well-managed diary ensuring there is administration time and breaks.
• Paid memberships

ABOUT THE PRACTICE:

• 15 year established practice with a varied and interesting first opinion caseload.
• Regular team activities outside of work if you would like to take part!
• RCVS accredited and silver ISFM accreditation. 
• Short distance from the coast and some beautiful beaches.
• Close by road and rail links to nearby Newcastle and Sunderland
• Newcastle International Airport is easily commutable
• Practice Tour: https://youtu.be/fErLUYVRkGw
• Cat waiting area: https://youtu.be/P_0F5jR2FvY

We are prepared to discuss relocation allowance or visa sponsorship (where applicable).

To find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please contact Kirstin.gribben@vets4pets.com or northvet@vets4pets.com and someone will get back to you within 1 working day.

Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!