Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon – Ayres Veterinary Hospital, North Shields

Salary: Up to £75,000 (DOE) + £5,000 Joining Bonus + Relocation Package

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 1 in 6 weekend day rota – but we are happy to discuss flexible options.

Ready to take your veterinary career to the next level?

Ayres Veterinary Hospital in North Shields, Tyne & Wear, is looking for a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join our dynamic team. With a competitive salary, a £5,000 joining bonus, and relocation support, this is your chance to work in a modern, purpose-built hospital with cutting-edge facilities and a supportive team culture.

Ayres has its main site in North Shields, near Newcastle, and branch surgeries in Whitley Bay, Cramlington and Cleadon.

Why Ayres Veterinary Hospital?

State-of-the-art facilities: Our purpose-built hospital opened in July 2024 and includes advanced imaging such as CT, plus 24-hour patient care with overnight vet and nurse provision.

Variety and growth: Enjoy a busy, varied caseload and access to expert advice through Vet Oracle. We're committed to developing your clinical and non-clinical skills, including self-leadership, teamwork, wellbeing and resilience.

Community and Support: Be part of the CVS Group, which provides a strong network and career development opportunities.

Take a look at us here: Ayres Vet Hospital

The Role

You'll work alongside experienced vets managing a wide range of first-opinion cases. If you're keen to integrate into our night service (with TOIL), we can accommodate that too. We welcome applications from qualified vets with 3+ years' experience who want to thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £75,000, dependent on experience
• £5,000 joining bonus
• Relocation package available
• Generous benefits including holidays, pension, parental leave, fee payments, share schemes, and more
• Access to Vet Oracle for expert clinical support
• Continuous professional development and wellbeing resources

Interested?

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact the Practice Manager, Amy, at amy.jones@cvsvets.com or Dave in the resourcing team on 07780 436 395 or email david.vaughan@cvsvets.com.

To apply online, click ‘Apply Now', upload your CV, and we'll be in touch!

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.