Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon, Alnorthumbria, Alnwick, Morpeth or Ponteland, Northumberland.

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for an exciting new opportunity within a welcoming and supportive team?

Here at Alnorthumbria, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join one of our practices in Alnwick, Morpeth or Ponteland. Located in the heart of beautiful Northumberland in the North East of England, we welcome both full-time and part-time applicants and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit you.

Our well-supported practices offer a varied and engaging first opinion caseload. You will typically work alongside two to three vets each day, supported by four nurses, PCAs and a dedicated reception team. The practice is equipped with all the facilities needed to deliver high-quality patient care. We also welcome a visiting orthopaedic vet, providing an excellent opportunity to shadow more complex surgical procedures and further develop your clinical skills.

Rota: 30 - 40 hours per week across 4 or 5 days. We're happy to discuss part-time and flexible options.

Life at Alnorthumbria

Across Alnorthumbria, our sites hold RCVS accreditation ranging from General Practice to Hospital status. All our practices are easily accessible, while our Morpeth hospital is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, enabling us to provide a high standard of inpatient care and an out-of-hours service.

Alongside our excellent facilities and specialist equipment, our friendly and experienced veterinary team provides high-quality veterinary care, surgery and treatment, as well as regular check-ups and routine procedures.

We fully support CPD and career progression, whatever path you choose, and strive to ensure that every member of our team enjoys excellent job satisfaction. Further qualifications are actively encouraged, with certificate study supported and funded.

Our wider team includes a visiting diagnostic imager and colleagues with expertise in orthopaedics, referral dentistry, ECC and internal medicine, providing excellent opportunities for collaboration and clinical development.

We are a sociable and welcoming team that works hard while making time to enjoy life outside work. We regularly organise meals, brunches and dog walks, and our location provides easy access to Northumberland's beautiful coastline and countryside. We are also well connected to both Newcastle and Edinburgh.

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

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 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 a vet you'll be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

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. The role is based in Alnwick commutable from Alnmouth, Lesbury, Hipsburn, Bilton, Denwick, Shilbottle, Newton-on-the-Moor, Longframlington, Felton, Swarland, Longhorsley, Warkworth, Acklington, Amble, Broomhill, Hadston, Red Row, East Chevington, Ellington, Boulmer, Howick, Craster, Dunstan, Embleton, Christon Bank, High Newton-by-the-Sea, Low Newton-by-the-Sea, Beadnell, Seahouses, North Sunderland, Bamburgh, Belford, Waren Mill, Budle, Chathill, Ellingham, Lucker, Detchant, Fenwick, Holy Island, Beal, Lowick, Rothbury, Thropton, Edlingham, Whittingham, Glanton, Callaly, Cartington, Hepple, Great Tosson, Harbottle, Holystone, Alwinton, Elsdon, Otterburn, Eglingham, Beanley, Powburn, Hedgeley, Ilderton, Ingram, Chillingham, Chatton, Wooler, Ford, Etal, Milfield, Doddington, Kirknewton, Akeld, Branxton, Cornhill-on-Tweed, Morpeth, Ashington, Pegswood, Longhirst, Ulgham, Widdrington, Widdrington Station, Linton, Lynemouth, Cresswell, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Guide Post, Choppington, Stakeford, Bedlington, Bothal, Scotland Gate, Cambois, Blyth, Cramlington, Belsay, Capheaton, Bolam, Hartburn, Cambo, Kirkwhelpington, Knowesgate, Great Bavington, West Woodburn, East Woodburn, Bellingham, Byrness and other locations in the Northumberland area.