Job Description

Exciting Job Opportunity for a Recent Graduate to join Westway Vets in our 50th anniversary year

Are you a recent graduate vet looking to take the next step in your veterinary career?

About Us:

Our friendly, 15-site practice has been taking care of pets across the North East since 1975. We have branches across Tyne and Wear, Durham and Northumberland which are supported by our Tier 3 RCVS hospital in Newcastle Upon Tyne and we're looking for a recently graduated Vet with initial experience in practice to join our team.



We are committed to achieving high clinical standards and providing excellent patient and client care. You can look forward to joining a forward thinking, sociable team that understand the importance of colleague wellbeing.



Our hospital is located in central Newcastle which is very close to the beautiful Northumberland coastline, the City of Durham and the North Pennines. The city is well connected to London and Scotland via the east coast trainline and well served by the city airport.



The practice currently holds an Investors in the Environment Silver Award.

The Role:

Working as part of a large, friendly team of experienced vets (including multiple certificate holders) and highly skilled veterinary nurses. A team experienced in mentoring and supporting new and recent graduates 4 day working week 1 in 4 Saturdays Approximately 1 in 15 Sunday day shifts (with time back in lieu) Working between our main hospital and our branches

Our practice offers:

An RCVS tier 3 hospital with 24-hour emergency care including a dedicated night team An ISFM Gold Standard feline unit All of the usual equipment including a CT scanner and laparoscopy Certificate holder led clinics in Ultrasonography, Dentistry, Dermatology, Behaviour An enthusiastic team of clinical directors; all have whom have worked at the practice since graduation (a total of over 70 years of combined experience at Westway Vets!)

As part of the VetPartners family, we can offer:

Salary 38,000-46,000 (depending on experience) 6.6 weeks paid holiday inclusive of bank holidays 1,750 CPD Allowance per annum (Certificate encouraged) Health shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage RCVS Membership paid and 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 CPD/training support Company sick pay Focus on employee wellbeing Career progression opportunities

So, if you're a Vet that has recently qualified and has some initial experience out of university, we'd love to hear from you! Please apply today!

Please Apply Directly - No Agency Submissions