Veterinary surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon, Bridge Veterinary Group, Middlesborough Hospital and Hartlepool practice. No OOH.

Bridge Veterinary Group have a new opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join their highly skilled hospital and practice teams! You will primarily be based at the Middlesborough hospital, also supporting the Hartlepool practice.

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 us?

You'll be joining our friendly team of 8 veterinary surgeons, 10 registered veterinary nurses, 2 student nurses, 6 receptionists and 5 PCA support staff; all contributing to provide the best clinical care to our patients and clients over our sites. We can be flexible and offer shifts at either Middlesbrough or Hartlepool. There is no OOH's and with a dedicated night team based at the Middlesbrough hospital, excellent continuity of care is provided. We offer a busy practice setting with opportunity to develop own interests and advance clinical skills. Digital xray, Dental radiography, Doppler Ultrasound, In house laboratory, multiparameter monitor and much more!

As a veterinary hospital we see a varied caried caseload with advanced emergency cases to routine work. We strive to work to high clinical standards and prioritise great patient and client care. Our team pride themselves on great team moral and genuinely support each other in and out of work. The role will be varied across consults, surgeries and hospitalised patients, but offer opportunity to develop in any one of these areas.

You will enjoy working with a passionate, friendly and supportive team. We are happy to discuss cases and support each other with all aspects of veterinary. Forward thinking and striving for clinical excellence. 

Looking to relocate? Ask us about our relocation packages and assistance with temporary accommodation!

About you

We are seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our fun, friendly and supportive teams in a hospital and practice environments. You 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. Providing ongoing support to team members with opportunities for progression.
• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.
• You'll be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

Rota: 40 hours a week across 4 days. No OOH's. Part time rotas can be discussed!

We are based in Middlesborough and Hartlepool which are commutable from Stockton-on-Tees, Redcar, Yarm, Darlington, Guisborough, Staithes, Stokesley, Great Ayton, Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Shildon, West Auckland, Horden, Wingate, Sedgefield, Ferryhill, Spennymoor, Coxhoe, Bowburn, Durham, Shotton Colliery, Murton, Easington Colliery, Seaham, Sunderland, Northallerton, Hutton Rudby, Seaton Carew and other locations in the North Yorkshire and County Durham areas.

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.