Are you a passionate Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a thriving, mixed practice in beautiful Northumberland?
Based in the charming market town of Morpeth, our 27-vet practice offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse team across small animal, exotics, equine, farm, and export disciplines.
About Us
We are proud to operate a purpose-built hospital at Whorral Bank, complemented by 8 branch surgeries throughout the Northumberland area. Our state-of-the-art facilities include 4 theatres, dental and radiography suites, endoscopy, ultrasound, ECG, and hydrotherapy suites, plus separate wards for cats, dogs, exotics, and small mammals. We provide our own out-of-hours service, and benefit from a team with multiple certificate holders across various specialties.
The Role
We are seeking a part-time Veterinary Surgeon to join our small animal department, working up to 28 hours per week. Whether you prefer full or part days, or a flexible weekly schedule, we can tailor the working pattern to suit your needs. You will be based either at our main hospital or one of our branches. The role is primarily first opinion, with opportunities to develop clinical skills or for certificate holders to thrive in a supportive environment. Contribution to the Saturday daytime rota is required.
Why Join Us?
Work with a close-knit, friendly team of vets, nurses, and support staff
Enjoy regular veterinary meetings and social events
Access to extensive CPD opportunities and encouragement to grow professionally
Be part of a practice committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care
If you are motivated, compassionate, and eager to be part of a fantastic team in a beautiful location, we would love to hear from you!
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from (pro-rata) -
Work-life balance
6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
Private Medical InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helplineEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payInitiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rataCertificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingAll our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care FundInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membershipVDS cover
Colleague Benefits
Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteriaVoluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit youAccess to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailersDiscounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.