Job Description

Looking for a fantastic new opportunity that ticks all the boxes?

Join our thriving Equine practice where you can enjoy amazing support, a varied caseload and a plethora of diagnostic facilities unequalled in the Northeast of England.

We're looking to welcome a confident vet to complement our close-knit team delivering exceptional care, developing relationships with neighbouring practices and building on our reputation of trust.


Ideally, you'll have some experience under your belt and if you're interested in MRI so much the better, but we are open to all candidates.

About us:

The clinic is an established, RCVS accredited, ambulatory practice with a growing referral caseload, and 10-stable facility. The emphasis is on diagnostics, with a standing MRI, Scintigraphy and surgical theatre suite which runs alongside our general practice.


Bearl Equine Clinic has achieved 3-star world class workplace status in 2023 and 2024 for engagement, and we strive to maintain that status with a keen respect of work life balance and an aim of true job satisfaction.


Your career satisfaction and development are important to us and with the unrivalled support of VetPartners, the team have access to unique CPD opportunities and encouragement to develop any area of special interest.

The Role:

Salary - dependent on experience (starting at 35k for a New Graduate with a review at 6 months) Full-time or part-time - chat to us about what works for you 1 in 6 out of hours rota - participation in the OOH rota is essential however some flexibility within this is an option

The Team:

Our collaborative team of 5 vets have a wealth of experience and a diverse range of interests from internal and emergency medicine, imaging and elective surgery with a target market of largely leisure horses and semi-professional/amateur competition horses.


We have the valued support of our skilled RVN's, VCA's and support colleagues who help ensure we deliver the best service possible to our clients.


Health and well-being are important to us, and we run a free monthly group Pilates session and even have a run club!

Here's what our team have to say:

"We have a close-knit team who look out for each other. There is always someone to talk to after a tricky case, a practice dog to cuddle or a shoulder to lean on. We love it here" -

Ambulatory Vet

The Area:

The Tyne Valley is a very pretty place to live and has Hadrian's wall running right through the middle. We are only 30 minutes from Newcastle city centre with all its attractions and amenities, but far enough away to enjoy rural life.


The practice covers a wide area including the country's largest man-made reservoir Kielder Water and magnificent Forest and a large section of coastline including Whitley Bay and Tynemouth.


There's plenty to enjoy in your downtime - cycling, hiking, wild swimming, Parkruns are all on the doorstep plus there are lots of great clubs including football, rugby, triathlon, rowing and tennis in the area. Plus, the gateway to the Lake District is only an hour and a half drive away at Penrith.

Our fantastic range of benefits includes (pro rata):

6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays 1750 CPD Allowance per annum Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage RCVS / VCI Membership paid Two other membership subscriptions VDS cover Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay Discounted veterinary fees My Perks - offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more Cycle to Work scheme CPD/training support Company sick pay Colleague engagement survey Annual pay reviews Focus on employee wellbeing Career progression opportunities


If you'd like to join a dedicated, long-established team as they serve a thriving community of horse owners in beautiful countryside then we'd love to hear from you.

No agency submissions - direct applications only please