Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - North Tyneside
Moorview Vets, Backworth, North East
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
up to 70,000 DOE
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Salary up to 70,000 DOE | Relocation Allowance up to 5,000 | Welcome Bonus up to 10,000

Are you an experienced small animal vet looking for a rewarding new role?

Join Moorview Vets in Backworth, where your career can truly thrive. Together, we'll reach new heights in veterinary care and personal fulfillment.

Why Choose Moorview Vets?

Flexible, Full-Time Work-Life Balance


Enjoy a 4-day workweek (40 hours) with a set day off each week


Participate in a 1-in-6 Saturday rotation within your working hours


Part-time options available for greater flexibility


No out-of-hours emergencies, shared bank holidays (daytime only), and practice closure on Christmas and New Year's Day


Diverse Clinical Experience


Engage in a stimulating mix of consultations and procedures every day


Work alongside a team passionate about small animal medicine and advanced care

About Us

Moorview Vets is more than just a practice -- we're a close-knit family spanning six branches across Newcastle and Northumberland. Our cutting-edge facilities feature on-site CT scans, digital and dental X-rays, laparoscopy, endoscopy, and ultrasound with Doppler.

Located near the stunning Northeast coastline, you'll have easy access to unspoiled beaches and vibrant city life in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.

Our dedicated team includes:

11 vets (including a specialist in advanced rabbit and small mammal medicine and surgery)


10 Registered Veterinary Nurses trained in schedule 3 procedures


2 Student Veterinary Nurses


1 Animal Care Assistant


14 skilled support staff

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
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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
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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
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Professional Memberships

BVA membership VDS cover
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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.
Moorview Vets, Backworth
Station Road, Backworth, NE27 0AA, United Kingdom

Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets
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

mike.burrell@ivcevidensia.com