Equine Vet (Mix of Ambulatory & Working up Cases within a Clinic)

Location Northumberland
Discipline: Veterinary Surgeons, Large Animal Vet, Equine Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £55k + Benefits!
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: SGNEQVBF
Published: 10 months ago

Join a​ team of 7 dedicated and friendly equine vets in Morpeth, Northumberland (3 certificate holders, and 4 enrolled), who are looking for an additional Vet to come aboard!

The Role:

  • The role is a mix of ambulatory work - developing relationships with clients on the road - and working up cases in the clinic supported by other vets and the nursing team.

  • Clientele are a mixture of sport horses, some race / point-to pointers and pleasure horses. They provide veterinary cover at Newcastle and Kelso racecourses and are very active in the eventing season covering local British Eventing and FEI events.

  • Having regular clinical meetings, in-house CPD, morning rounds to allow time for case discussion and regular visiting medical and surgical specialists.

  • This is a full time role (part time applications considered) with a 1 in 7 rota and 2 days off in lieu of a weekend on call. Giving you plenty of time to enjoy the stunning location of Northumbria with coasts, castles and the Cheviot Hills on your doorstep, and the vibrant city of Newcastle only 25mins from the surgery.

The Practice:

The practice strive for excellence in clinical practice and are committed to the ongoing education of vets, nurses, reception staff, students and clients. We have a modern well-equipped surgical theatre, 2 treatment rooms (1 with stocks) and 24hr onsite nursing support. Equipment includes DR x-ray units, modern scanners, gastroscope, lameness locator system, CO2 and diode laser and overground endoscopy system, advanced dentistry equipment.

They would encourage you to follow your area of interest and fully support further qualifications. And, are a sociable team and encourage a supportive and friendly workplace atmosphere – helped by free lunch Fridays! 

Package and benefits

  • Competitive salary package including car

  • Funded CPD & fully supported

  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

  • Up to 7 weeks holiday + Bank Holidays' with our Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme

  • Company pension scheme

  • Employee Assistance Programme (24 hour helpline to support you and your immediate family when you need it the most)

  • Staff pet discounts

  • Perk Box, offering a suite of discounts for entertainment, retail and hospitality

If you are an Equine Vet interested in a Mix of Ambulatory and working up your cases with a caseload mixture - Get in Touch Today!

For a confidential discussion about our opportunities call Sophie on 07519119233 or email a CV to sophie@lloydandcowan.com

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us on 02887658068.If you know someone else who may be interested, why not pass this advert on to them.

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All applications will be treated in the STRICTEST CONFIDENCE.