Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon – Alnorthumbria , Alnwick, Northumberland. 

Relocation Allowance is available to candidates moving to the area. Visa costs can be supported.

Ready to take your veterinary career to the next level?

Alnorthumbria in Alnwick, Northumberland, are looking for an Veterinary Surgeon, to join their dynamic team. With a competitive salary, this is your chance to work within a well-equipped practice and a supportive team culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon interested in developing into a future leader. 

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter it's in our nature.

With market leading learning, on the job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals. 

Why Alnorthumbria?

We are a RCVS-accredited small animal hospital, based in Alnwick. Our practice is easily accessible, with disabled access and parking. We are staffed 24/7 to enable a high level of hospitalised inpatient care and out-of-hours service.

Alongside our facilities and specialist equipment, our friendly and experienced veterinary team provides the highest quality of veterinary care, surgery and treatment – along with regular check-ups and routine procedures.

We fully support CPD and career progression, whichever path that may be, and strive to ensure all staff have fantastic job satisfaction. Certificates are encouraged and funded.

We have a visiting diagnostic imager, dermatology, referral dentistry service, ECC and internal medicine certificate holders.

We are a sociable and welcoming team that works hard and plays harder. We hold regular meals out, brunches, and dog walks, and can enjoy the nearby coasts and hills that Northumberland has to offer, as well as being close to both Newcastle and Edinburgh. 

About you:

We're looking for a GP Veterinary Surgeon to join our talented team. There is the option to help you progress into a leadership position in the future or perhaps you have an interest in orthopaedics or hold a certificate in another field. We are very happy to explore options with you. The ideal candidate for us will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
• Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take on surgical and medical cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Keen to develop, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types
• A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive.
• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.
• As an experienced vet you'll be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

We are based in Alnwick Northumberland, which is commutable from Blyth, Newcastle, Ashlington, Bedlington, Pegswood, Amble, Warkworth, Alnmouth, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Cramlington, North Shields, South Shields, Ponteland, Sunderland, Washington, Blaydon, Ryton, Bamburgh, Seahouses, Hexham and other locations in the Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and County Durham areas. 

Rota: 40 hours per week. Flexible options available. 

The benefits

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'll receive:

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• CVS Pension Scheme
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

Interested?

Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Jim in the recruitment team at jim.mcdowell-massar@cvsvets.com. To submit an online application, click Apply Now, upload your CV and we'll be in touch.

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.