Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

About the Role

White Cross Vets in Redcar is recruiting a Veterinary Surgeon to join a five-strong team delivering varied small animal care. This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours over four days, with Saturday rota inclusion on a manageable 1:5 rotation with TOIL—and crucially, no out-of-hours requirement. The practice thrives on a healthy balance between surgical procedures and consultations, ensuring you’ll encounter a genuinely interesting workload every day.

Located close to the North Yorkshire Moors with Redcar Beach on the doorstep, this role suits those seeking picturesque walks and coastal living alongside professional development. The practice is easily accessible by train and bus, making commuting straightforward whether you’re relocating or already based locally.

If flexible or part-time working appeals to you, the team actively welcomes conversations about adjusting hours to support parents and those seeking better work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality small animal veterinary care across surgery and consultation work
• Work collaboratively within the five-vet team, including the Clinical Director and colleagues holding surgical and diagnostic imaging certificates
• Participate in Saturday rota duties on a 1:5 rotation with time off in lieu
• Engage with ongoing learning opportunities facilitated by the Clinical Director and specialist certificate holders
• Contribute to a supportive culture that prioritises colleague wellbeing through team social events and in-clinic wellbeing afternoons

Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon registered with the RCVS
• Small animal practice experience (preferred but not essential for the right candidate)
• Full driving licence (desirable)
• Willingness to embrace a collaborative team environment and contribute to ongoing professional development

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on experience, plus up to £5,000 relocation allowance
• Work-Life Balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, plus additional holiday for your birthday
• Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental/surrogacy pay)
• Professional Development: £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata), certificate support, access to the IVC Evidensia Academy and Vetlexicon encyclopaedia, research funding opportunities, and a £1,250 annual Care Fund to spend as you choose
• Professional Memberships: BVA membership and VDS cover included
• Pension: Company pension scheme with IVC Evidensia contribution
• Green Commute: Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Additional Perks: Discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers, discounted treatment for your own pets at IVC Evidensia practices

About the Practice

White Cross Vets operates 23 veterinary practices across the North and Midlands of England and is one of the UK’s fastest-growing veterinary groups. The Redcar practice is part of IVC Evidensia (Mars Veterinary Health) and holds ISFM Cat Friendly Silver status. The facility includes a dental X-ray, DR X-ray, brand-new ultrasound with cardiac capability, endoscopy, multiparameter monitoring, and infusion pumps for constant rate infusions.

The practice is renowned for genuine investment in team wellbeing: SPVS Wellbeing Award winner (2017 and 2018) and Sunday Times Top 100 Company to Work For for six consecutive years. Beyond the five veterinary surgeons, the team includes six nurses—one Clinical Lead with a medicine certificate (and another pursuing the same qualification) and another holding a surgical certificate—plus a dedicated support team. The culture actively celebrates team connection through social events and in-clinic wellbeing afternoons featuring games, films, and creative activities. White Cross Vets is a Disability Confident Employer and actively welcomes applications from candidates from diverse and minority groups.