If you’re looking for a genuinely supportive, well-run independent practice where you can do great medicine with a strong team around you, this could be the move you’ve been waiting for.
This long-established, proudly independent practice (over 100 years serving the community) is growing and looking to welcome an experienced Mixed Veterinary Surgeon (small animal bias) or Small Animal Vet to join a large, experienced team of vets and nurses. You’ll be working alongside people who enjoy what they do, help each other out, and take pride in delivering high-quality care every day.
Based in the heart of North East England, the location offers easy access to transport links, city centres, countryside and the coast – ideal whether you’re relocating or simply looking for a better work-life balance.
The Package
-
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
-
Experienced vet salary package can be tailored where car, fuel card and accommodation are required
-
Minimum 6 weeks annual leave, plus your birthday off
-
6-month review with salary increase on successful probation completion
-
12-month review with salary increase + bonus-related earnings
-
Annual salary reviews thereafter
-
Profit sharing scheme after 1-year review
-
RCVS + VDS paid
-
VISA sponsorship and funding available
-
Generous CPD allowance – fully encouraged and supported
-
Regular in-house CPD
-
Workplace pension scheme
-
BUPA healthcare cover
-
Discounted pet treatments after 6-month probation
-
Full sickness pay after 1 year
The Role (Mixed or Small Animal Only)
-
Must hold a full driving licence
-
Mixed split: approx. 80% small animal / 10% equine / 10% farm
(Small animal only roles also considered) -
No sole charge on-call
-
1 night on-call per week (with support from another vet)
-
Weekend rota: 1 full weekend on-call in every 6
-
For every full weekend worked: no on-call the following week
-
Plus a Friday or Monday off to create a long weekend
-
-
1 Saturday morning in 3 (one falls within the 1-in-6 full weekend rota)
-
Bank holiday cover shared equally
-
Part-time considered (ideally minimum 2 full days per week, plus rota contribution)
Interested?
If you’d like to join a respected independent practice with an experienced team, proper support, and a package designed to reward and retain great vets, I’d love to talk you through it.
Hit the apply now button or feel free to call or WhatsApp Ciaran 077485 575 420 or email ciaran@lloydandcowan.com