We are looking for a First Opinion General Practitioner to join our friendly team at Wilton House Veterinary Clinic. Working hours are flexible and will be between 8am & 7pm weekdays and 1 in 3 Saturday mornings 8.30am – 1.30pm, accommodation can be provided if needed – part-time hours will be considered. No out of hours are required and there is no sole charge.

Salary up to £55,000 DOE plus relocation allowance up to £5000 and welcome bonus of up to £3000

About Us

We are in Guisborough which is located on the edge of The North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Multiple beaches are close by and the vibrant cities of Newcastle and Durham are easily accessible.

Our team pride themselves on offering exceptional care and we like to treat our patients as if they are our own. We have an amazing team of extremely experienced Veterinary Nurses and Animal Care Assistants who are there to help whenever needed. We offer a well-equipped surgery; fully equipped operating theatre, digital x-ray, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory.

Our supportive team is made up of 5.5 Veterinary Surgeons, one of which is enrolled in a GP vet certificate. Our amazing Head Nurse is passionate about weight management and senior care. The rest of the team includes 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses who run all the nurse clinics with different areas of interests including behaviour, feline medicine and diabetes. We have one VCA who is soon to be a Student Veterinary Nurse, 3 Animal Care Assistants, a Practice Manager and 7 Receptionists. We are a very friendly team, full of fun and personality. We love to help our local charities including judging their fun dog shows and donating prizes.

Applicant Requirements

The ideal candidate will be RCVS registered, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Ideally you will be competent in all routine surgeries and consults. You will be an enthusiastic, passionate and caring individual who works well within a team and practices good medicine and surgery.

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement and increasing holiday based on length of service
• CPD paid days and allowance
• L&D opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• BVA Membership paid
• VDS cover
• Birthday leave
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Service-related company sick pay
• Sponsorship for overseas employees
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Relocation packages
• Career progression opportunities

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, 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.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.

Any questions before applying?

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