Equine Vet - Alnorthumbria Vets

We are a team of 7 dedicated Equine Vets (5 certificate holders) who are looking for an additional Vet. Experience preferred but confident New Grad considered and fully supported.

The role is a mix of ambulatory work - developing relationships with clients on the road - and working up cases in the clinic supported by other vets and the nursing team. Clientele are a mixture of sport horses, some race / point-to pointers and pleasure horses. We provide veterinary cover at Newcastle and Kelso racecourses and are very active in the eventing season covering local British Eventing and FEI events.

We have regular clinical meetings, in-house CPD, morning rounds to allow time for case discussion and regular visiting medical, surgical and dental specialists.

We strive for excellence in clinical practice and are committed to the ongoing education of vets, nurses, reception staff, students and clients. We have a modern well-equipped surgical theatre, 2 treatment rooms (1 with stocks) and 24hr onsite nursing support. Equipment includes DR x-ray units, modern scanners, gastroscope, lameness locator system, CO2 and diode laser and overground endoscopy system, advanced dentistry equipment, slit lamp.

We would encourage you to follow your area of interest and fully support further qualifications including certificate study.

We are a sociable team and encourage a supportive and friendly workplace atmosphere - helped by free lunch Fridays!

This is a full-time role (part-time applications considered). Equicall vet on call every other week, 1 in 7 back up on call and 1in 7 full on call with 2 days off in lieu for a full weekend on-call. Giving you plenty of time to enjoy the stunning location of Northumbria with coasts, castles and the Cheviot Hills on your doorstep, and the vibrant city of Newcastle only 25 mins from the surgery.

Package and benefits

• Competitive salary package


• Funded CPD


• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay


• Up to 7 weeks holiday + Bank Holidays' with our Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme


• Company pension scheme


• Employee Assistance Programme (24 hour helpline to support you and your immediate family when you need it the most)