Equine Veterinary Surgeon - Northumberland
Posted 1 day 20 hours ago by purovets
Join a leading, fully equipped equine referral practice with access to standing MRI, scintigraphy and advanced surgical facilities. Join a supportive, collaborative team that values work-life balance and has achieved 3-Star World Class Workplace status. Excellent salary and flexibility, with full-time or part-time options and a manageable 1-in-6 OOH rota. Strong focus on career development, including generous CPD funding and encouragement to pursue areas of special interest. Outstanding location and lifestyle, combining beautiful countryside, coastline and easy access to Newcastle and the Lake District.
About the PracticeEstablished in 1986, the clinic has developed an excellent reputation as a dedicated equine practice with specialist expertise and facilities. Continued investment and development have seen it recognised as one of the most comprehensively equipped equine units in North East England, with the capacity to manage major equine incidents alongside first-class routine care. The practice is RCVS accredited and operates as an ambulatory service with a growing referral caseload and a modern 10-stable facility. Diagnostics are a key focus, with access to a standing MRI, scintigraphy and a fully equipped surgical theatre suite working alongside the general practice service. In recognition of its culture and values, the clinic achieved 3-Star World Class Workplace status in both 2023 and 2024. Maintaining this standard remains a priority, with genuine respect for work-life balance and a clear commitment to job satisfaction. Career development is actively supported, with unique CPD opportunities and encouragement for vets to pursue and develop areas of special interest.
The Role- Salary up to £55,000 DOE
- New graduate starting salary from £35,000, with a 6 month review
- Full-time or part-time opportunities available
- 1 in 6 out-of-hours rota (participation essential, with some flexibility)
The veterinary team consists of five experienced and collaborative vets with diverse interests including internal medicine, emergency medicine, imaging and elective surgery. The client base is primarily leisure horses alongside semi-professional and amateur competition horses. The vets are supported