Veterinary Surgeon

Location Sunderland
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £38,000 – £65,000
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 3417
Published: about 6 hours ago

We’re proud to be working with a truly compassionate and independent small animal practice based in the North East, just 10 minutes from the coast. This is an excellent opportunity for a vet who is passionate about patient care and looking to join a supportive, close-knit team where clinical freedom is genuinely encouraged.

The practice has fantastic facilities, including digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, electrocautery, a comprehensive in-house lab, and even 'Imagyst' technology for same-day cytology results. You’ll also be supported by a brilliant team of experienced, highly skilled veterinary nurses — this is a proud VN training practice with a real focus on teamwork and career development.

Key details:

  • Salary between £38,000 – £65,000 depending on experience
  • 4-day working week
  • 1 in 3 Saturday mornings
  • No OOH or on-call
  • CPD actively encouraged and funded
  • Webinar Vet subscription provided
  • RCVS fees paid
  • Excellent support structure for recent graduates
  • Free veterinary care for your own pets

The practice puts huge importance on team wellbeing, operating with a true open-door policy and regular social events to foster a positive and supportive environment outside of work too.

This would suit a vet who wants autonomy in their clinical work, a brilliant work-life balance, and the chance to be part of a genuinely lovely independent team. Get in touch for more information by sending a CV to Sophie via APPLY.