Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet Chester-le-Street is a friendly, close-knit practice, with a team of experienced Veterinary Surgeons, and a passionate group of Nurses and Receptionists.

We're on the lookout for a surgically minded Veterinary Surgeon to complete our fantastic team.

Our well-equipped practice is ideally located near the town centre and offers a spacious, modern environment. Facilities include dedicated wards, a large waiting area, a spacious prep room, and a separate imaging suite. We are proud to be an ISFM-accredited Cat Friendly Clinic, featuring a dedicated feline entrance, waiting area, and hospital ward.

Our advanced equipment includes:

• Digital and dental x-ray

• Endoscopy

• Ultrasound

• In-house haematology and biochemistry analyzers

We are offering this on a six month fixed term basis full time of 40 hours over 4 days per week and 1 in 5 Saturdays (8.30 - 12:00).

Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:

Health and wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance 3 x salary

Annual leave

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
• Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you

Learning and development

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional support

• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
• Sabbatical options based on length of service

Lifestyle

• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services

About you

You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.

What you’ll be doing

Typically, in this role, you’ll:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team
• Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development