Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This Veterinary Surgeon role is based in a friendly, experienced team at Vets for Pets Middlesbrough Cleveland Park, where development is genuinely part of the day-to-day culture. The practice has a busy and varied caseload, with room for you to build on existing clinical interests or develop your own at a steady pace.

Your diary is arranged to give you time for results, notes and case work ups, rather than rushing from one consult to the next. The role is ideally full-time, although part-time can be considered, and occasional sole charge is required. Saturdays are shared on a rota, Sundays and Bank Holidays are closed, and if you work a Saturday you get the next weekend off as a long weekend.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine consults and surgeries as part of a busy small animal caseload.
• Work up cases to a high standard with time set aside for reporting results and writing notes.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture and take part in regular team meetings and 1 to 1s.
• Support the practice as it grows, with the chance to develop a specific clinical interest or move towards a more senior role.
• Cover shared Saturday shifts on rota and handle occasional sole charge.

Requirements

• You should be a Veterinary Surgeon with a few years of experience.
• Comfortable with routine consults and surgeries.
• Happy to develop a specific clinical interest or progress into a more senior role.
• A full-time commitment is preferred, although part-time can be considered.

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 FTE, negotiable depending on experience.
• Relocation package if applicable.
• 5.6 weeks holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks with service, plus your birthday off.
• CPD allowance and support, with certificates supported.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Access to AXA private healthcare.
• Paid memberships including RCVS, VDS, BVA and one other of your choice.
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards, including 20% off at Vets4Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room.
• Cycle to work scheme.

About the Practice

Vets for Pets Middlesbrough Cleveland Park is described as a practice with a positive learning culture and a family feel, built around teamwork and mutual support. The team includes 3 RVNs, 1 SVN, a practice manager and a friendly reception team, alongside strong clinical interests in exotics, soft tissue surgery and ophthalmology.

The practice was opened by JVPs and Veterinary Surgeons Sophie and Andy, who wanted a workplace where colleagues could rely on each other and continue developing their own clinical interests. The team has grown alongside its client base, while keeping a focus on clinical standards, staff development and a welcoming atmosphere.