Medivet Chester-le-Street is a friendly, close-knit practice, with a team of experienced Veterinary Surgeons, and a passionate group of Nurses and Receptionists.
We're on the lookout for a surgically minded Veterinary Surgeon to complete our fantastic team.
Our well-equipped practice is ideally located near the town centre and offers a spacious, modern environment. Facilities include dedicated wards, a large waiting area, a spacious prep room, and a separate imaging suite. We are proud to be an ISFM-accredited Cat Friendly Clinic, featuring a dedicated feline entrance, waiting area, and hospital ward.
Our advanced equipment includes:
We are offering this on a six month fixed term basis full time of 40 hours over 4 days per week and 1 in 5 Saturdays (8.30 - 12:00).
Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:
Health and wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance 3 x salary
Annual leave
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
- Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you
Learning and development
- £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
- Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
- Funded certificates and internal career pathways
Additional support
- RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
- Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
- Sabbatical options based on length of service
Lifestyle
- Cycle to Work
- Season Ticket loans
- Discounts on Medivet products and services
About you
You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.
What you’ll be doing
Typically, in this role, you’ll:
- Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
- Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
- Work collaboratively within a supportive team
- Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development
