Veterinary Referral Surgeon

About the Role

This is a full-time referral surgery position at Moorview Referrals, a leading multidisciplinary hospital serving the North East. You'll manage a varied and rewarding surgical caseload, performing soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures in a busy referral setting. The role is structured across four days per week with a regular day off to support work-life balance, plus participation in a 1:5 weekend surgical rota with time off in lieu. Flexible and part-time arrangements are open to discussion.

Located just outside Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the hospital offers easy access to both vibrant city life and the stunning Northumberland coastline and National Park.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a referral surgical caseload, performing a broad range of soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures
• Work closely with colleagues across Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology and Emergency and Critical Care to deliver exceptional patient care
• Perform advanced procedures including laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, TECAs, perineal hernia repairs, gastrointestinal surgery, cruciate disease management and basic fracture repair
• Provide clear communication and clinical support to referring veterinary surgeons and clients
• Contribute to clinical discussions, case planning and ongoing service development
• Support the growth and success of the six-surgeon surgical service

Requirements

• Veterinary degree with RCVS registration
• Surgery Certificate Holder, Advanced Practitioner, Board-Eligible, Board-Certified status or equivalent experience
• Experience performing soft tissue procedures including TECAs, perineal hernia repairs and gastrointestinal surgery
• Experience in orthopaedic surgery including cruciate disease management, basic fracture repair and lameness investigations
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to patient care
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and continuous professional development
• A particular interest in soft tissue surgery would be advantageous
• Experience interpreting or utilising CT imaging would be beneficial, though not essential

Benefits

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Company pension scheme
• Generous CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres and specialist programmes
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
• Voluntary benefits package to choose from
• Discounted staff pet care
• Access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Four-day week with regular day off each week
• Time off in lieu following weekend surgical rota commitments
• Access to advanced imaging and surgical facilities including 1.5T MRI, 160-slice CT, fluoroscopy, laparoscopy and thoracoscopy
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment

About the Practice

Moorview Referrals is a highly experienced multidisciplinary referral hospital serving patients across the North East, part of IVC Evidensia. The surgery department consists of six Advanced Practitioner surgeons, supported by a dedicated team of surgical nurses, including several certificate and diploma holders. Alongside surgery, the hospital has experienced teams in Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Emergency and Critical Care, supported by an ultrasonographer, radiographer and residency-trained cardiologist.

The hospital provides specialist referral services in soft tissue surgery (including laparoscopy and thoracoscopy), orthopaedics (including total hip replacements), neurology and neurosurgery, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology and emergency and critical care. Advanced facilities include 1.5T MRI, 160-slice Canon CT, fluoroscopy, arthroscopy, flexible and rigid endoscopy, digital radiography and comprehensive in-house laboratory facilities.