Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Sheriffs Highway Vets, Gateshead, Gateshead, North East

Discipline: Small Animal

Up to £70,000 DOE

Salary up to £70,000 DOE | Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 | Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

Sheriff’s Highway Vets is looking for a passionate and confident Veterinary Surgeon to join our progressive and well-established multi-site small animal practice in Tyne and Wear.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a large, supportive clinical team where collaboration, professional development, and high-quality patient care are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're looking to further develop your clinical skills, pursue a certificate, or simply enjoy a varied first-opinion caseload within a friendly and experienced team, we can provide the support and opportunities to help you thrive.

You'll enjoy a diverse caseload across consultations, surgery, and diagnostics, working alongside experienced colleagues who are committed to sharing knowledge and supporting one another's development.

Practice Highlights

Established four-site small animal practice across Gateshead, Sunderland, Ryton, and Whickham

Large clinical team of 14 Veterinary Surgeons supported by experienced nurses and support staff

Strong collaborative culture with a focus on mentoring, teamwork, and knowledge sharing

Modern diagnostic and surgical facilities including Doppler ultrasound, ECG, digital radiography, dental x-ray, endoscopy, laparoscopy, orthopaedic surgery suite, and in-house laboratory

Wide and varied first-opinion caseload across multiple branches

Strong support for certificate study and development of clinical interests

About inspiring vet care

Inspiring Vet Care is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals and happier owners.

We believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every stage of their career.

How You'll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you'll play an important role in delivering exceptional clinical care while contributing to a supportive and collaborative team environment.

You'll be responsible for:

Delivering high-quality small animal veterinary care across consultations, surgery, and diagnostics

Working closely with colleagues to provide excellent patient and client care

Managing a varied first-opinion caseload with clinical freedom and support when needed

Contributing to a positive team culture and sharing knowledge with colleagues

Developing your clinical interests and skills with support from the wider team

Helping maintain high clinical standards across the practice

Working Pattern

This is a full-time position offering excellent work-life balance:

Four-day working week

Approximately 40 hours per week

1 in 3 Saturday rota, alternating full-day and branch morning shifts

No out-of-hours requirements

Flexible working discussions welcomed

Life in Tyne and Wear

Based in Gateshead, the practice is ideally located to enjoy everything the North East has to offer. From Newcastle's vibrant city life and cultural scene to the stunning Northumberland coastline and nearby countryside, the area offers an excellent balance of urban and outdoor living.

Whether you're looking for city amenities, beautiful beaches, outdoor adventures, or a lower cost of living, the region provides an exceptional quality of life.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We're looking for a team-focused Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys providing high-quality clinical care and working collaboratively with colleagues.

You'll bring:

A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility) with the RCVS

Experience in small animal first-opinion practice

Confidence in routine consultations and surgery

Excellent communication and client care skills

A collaborative approach and desire to contribute to a positive team culture

An interest in ongoing professional development and learning

How We’ll Support You

We’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles

Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses

£1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet

Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks

Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities

A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy

BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees

Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)

Retail discounts and cashback offers

Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

Sheriffs Highway Vets, Gateshead

94 Sheriffs Highway, Gateshead, NE9 5SD, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets

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At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Taylor Findlay from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

Senior Talent Partner

Taylor Findlay

taylor.findlay@ivcevidensia.com