Veterinary Surgeon - Surgical Bias

Location Sunderland
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £80,000
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 778
Published: 24 days ago
Are you a veterinary surgeon looking for the perfect opportunity to develop your clinical interests while enjoying real flexibility and support? This role, paying up to £80,000 DOE (FTE), could be exactly what you’re searching for.

Key Benefits:
  • Flexible working hours tailored to suit your lifestyle, including options like a 9am–3pm schedule three days a week.
  • A dedicated and experienced team of 6 vets, 10 RVNs, 6 SVNs, and receptionists to support your career goals.
  • A surgically focused role where you can spend up to three days in surgery, if desired.
  • A balanced rota with only 1:4 Saturdays (some sole charge) and no Sundays, bank holidays, or OOH.
  • An excellent salary package of up to £80,000 DOE (FTE), reflecting your skills and experience.
The Practice:
This progressive, forward-thinking general practice is dedicated to delivering an outstanding standard of care to both patients and clients. They are equally committed to ensuring their team feels supported, valued, and able to thrive.

The practice offers:
  • Clinical freedom with a diverse caseload and an emphasis on gold-standard care.
  • A team that includes certificate holders in Medicine, Ophthalmology, and Dermatology, with a focus on expanding in-house expertise in Surgery, Ultrasonography, and Cardiology.
  • Regular CPD opportunities, fortnightly vet meetings, and allocated admin time to ensure a balanced workload.
  • A highly motivated nursing team with post-VN qualifications in areas such as Emergency & Critical Care, Anaesthesia, and Feline Friendly Nursing.
Located near the beautiful beaches of the North East coastline, the practice is well connected by transport links, making it a fantastic location for both work and play.

About You:
The ideal candidate will be confident in surgery and keen to develop their skills further, but the team is happy to support a mix of consulting and surgery based on your preferences. They offer a truly flexible working pattern and are open to discussing your ideal setup.
Whether you're an experienced vet or looking to progress your career, the practice offers excellent benefits, including:
  • 6.6 weeks annual leave.
  • Unlimited CPD funding and support for certificates.
  • Paid professional fees and a contributory pension scheme.
  • A wellbeing program and access to discounts via a rewards hub.
  • Sponsorship opportunities for overseas vets.
If you’re excited about joining a friendly, close-knit team that combines clinical excellence with a supportive environment, this could be the next step in your career.

Apply today by sending a CV to Sophie via sophie@lloydandcowan.com

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 028 8744 0649.

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