Experienced Mixed Veterinary Surgeon – Visa Sponsorship Available – North East England – £60,000+

An established, long-standing independent mixed practice in the North East is looking to welcome an experienced Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to their friendly, close-knit team. If you still love the variety of mixed work and want to feel genuinely valued day-to-day, this could be a brilliant next step.

The practice

This is a people-first team with excellent retention—created around a supportive culture where experienced vets can do their best work without ego. You’ll be part of a wider independent network of multiple practices across the region, while still working within a warm, “family feel” local setup.

The role

• Genuinely varied mixed caseload
  • ~80% small animal
  • ~15% equine
  • ~5% farm
• Mix of consults, surgery, ambulatory work, and everything in between
• 10-minute consult model, well supported by a strong nursing team
• Continuity-focused client base who value personal service
• Work alongside an experienced, approachable team (proper teamwork, not lip service)

What they’re looking for

• Veterinary Surgeon with 6+ years’ experience
• Someone who enjoys mixed practice and the variety it brings
• Confident, steady clinician and a genuine team player
• Strong communication and a positive attitude
• Full driving licence and able to drive a manual vehicle
• Someone professional—but who doesn’t take themselves too seriously

Package & benefits

• Salary from £60,000+ (DOE)
• After passing 6-month probation: monthly profit share, birthday leave, and discounted pet care
• 6+ weeks annual leave to start, increasing with service (up to 8 weeks)
• Salary review at 12 months + annual reviews thereafter
• BUPA healthcare
• Workplace pension
• Generous CPD allowance + ongoing training
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Full sick pay after 1 year’s service

Rota

• Full-time or part-time considered (minimum 3 days/week)
• 1 Saturday morning in 3
• Shared bank holiday cover
• Small contribution to 1-in-6 weekend on-call rota
• For every on-call weekend worked, you’ll get the Friday or Monday off (long weekend back)
• You’ll never be on-call alone—weekend cover shared within a supportive group of three vets

Location

Based in the North East (near Newcastle)—great access to coastline, countryside and national parks, plus all the perks of a vibrant city nearby and a strong cost of living.

How to apply

If you’d like to hear more (or want a quick, informal chat first), reply here with your CV and a couple of lines on what you’re looking for, and I’ll talk you through the practice and rota in more detail.

Ciaran Drew
Global Veterinary Careers
ciaran.drew@gvcvets.com | 01392 793241