Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

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Posted 12 August 2025
LOCATION
Morpeth
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£75,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Veterinary Surgery Small Animal Medicine Surgery Clinical Skills Veterinary Medicine Client Communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary

Full-time Veterinary Surgeon needed at Robson & Prescott Veterinary Surgeons in Morpeth, Northumberland. The role involves small animal care, with a 4-day work week, some OOH commitments, and a salary up to £75,000 DOE. The practice is well-equipped and offers opportunities for continuous professional development, including CPD allowance, certificate support, and access to learning and development opportunities. The role also offers a relocation allowance.

Key Responsibilities/Duties: The role is for a full time 40 hours per week veterinary surgeon to join our small animal department.

Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills: Interested in candidates with experience and a passion for surgery.

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Morpeth

### Robson & Prescott Veterinary Surgeons, Morpeth Whorral Bank Branch, Morpeth, North East

    #### Discipline: Small Animal

    #### Full Time

    #### Up to £75,000 DOE

    Your next opportunity awaits at Robson & Prescott!

    Salary up to £75,000 DOE and up to £3,000 relocation allowance.

    Work/Life Balance

    The role is for a full time 40 hours per week veterinary surgeon to join our small animal department. The role is based on a 4-day week with some OOH commitments. The role is primarily first opinion although we can offer a job to those wishing to develop their skillset or indeed accommodate certificate holders.

    A Bit About Us and Our Fabulous Team

    Based in the market town of Morpeth in beautiful Northumberland, close to the stunning coastline and hills.  We are a 27-vet practice with specialist departments covering small animal, exotics, equine, farm and exports.

    We are lucky to have a purpose-built hospital offering our own OOH to our clients. We have several certificate holders across many disciplines including surgery, medicine, cardiology, behaviour, feline medicine and exotics. Boasting 4 theatres, dental and radiography suites, endoscopy, ultrasound, ECG, hydrotherapy suites and separate wards for cats, dogs, exotics and small mammals our team offers the best care to our clients and patients.  Along with our hospital site we have 8 branch surgeries.

    We are particularly interested in candidates with experience and a passion for surgery. At Robson & Prescott, we are committed to supporting continuous professional development and will actively encourage and facilitate upskilling and career progression. Whether you aim to broaden your expertise across a range of surgical procedures or wish to develop a focus on specific techniques, we offer a supportive, well-resourced environment to help you achieve your goals. If you are motivated to enhance your surgical capabilities while providing exceptional care to our patients, you will find excellent opportunities for growth and mentorship within our team.

    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 -

    Work-life balance

    - 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

    - Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

    Wellbeing

    - Private Medical Insurance

    - Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline

    - Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

    - Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

    Development

    - £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata

    - Certificate support

    - Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

    - Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider

    - All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

    - All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

    - Infection Prevention and Control Programme

    - Quality Improvement Programme

    Professional Memberships

    - BVA membership

    - VDS 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 criteria

    - Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you

    - Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

    - Discounted 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.

    Interested?

    Apply now or get in touch for a chat – whether you’re actively looking or just curious. This could be your perfect role!

    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.

    Any questions before applying?

    Speak to Mike Burrell from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Talent Partner

    Mike Burrell

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