Veterinary Surgeon - North East

Pets and people are at the heart of what we do.

Are you looking for a better work life balance? To work without having to choose between that and life?

We are looking to recruit Veterinary Surgeons at our Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland Pet Hospitals. We are offering full time permanent roles and will happily consider some flexibility around this.

Our hospitals are modern purpose built well equipped buildings. We will offer you a varied and interesting caseload where no two days are the same. You will be part of a large team who are committed to continuous personal development and are passionate about what we do.

We are interested in those not only based in the North East but also those who are willing to relocate. The North East is a great area to live offering vibrant city living alongside great beaches and stunning countryside on your doorstep.

Why join us?

• Experience a wide variety of cases
• Fast paced, well equipped hospitals
• Supportive and progressive environment
• Excellent career opportunities/development
• Allocated CPD funding and time
• Competitive salary 
• Allowances for any unsociable hours worked where applicable
• Good work-life balance up to 37.5 hour per week
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Life assurance 4 x annual salary
• Contributory pension scheme

About PDSA:

As the UK’s leading veterinary charity, with 48 Pet Hospitals, we strive to improve pets’ lives – through prevention, education and treatment. Every year our dedicated vet teams carry out 2.7 million treatments on 470,000 pets.  Our national network of around 120 high street shops help us to provide these treatments through selling both donated and new goods.

We believe that we work better together, so everyone from our vets, volunteers, shop teams and to our office support colleagues – we are driven in our dedication and passionate about pets. Join us and help improve the lives of every pet.

The closing date for this vacancy may be brought forward should we receive sufficient candidates.

PDSA is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appropriate background checks will be carried out where necessary dependent on the role applied for.