Veterinary Surgeon – Part Time

Job description

Part Time Veterinary Surgeon
Up to £75,000 DOE (pro rata)
Plus £5,000 Relocation Allowance

Now for work-life balance at Gateshead

Based within our PDSA host practice in Gateshead, this is a high caseload, fast paced ECC clinic . The clinic is well known for delivering emergency and critical care to an exceptional standard, making it an ideal environment for vets looking to truly develop their ECC expertise.

This is a full on, rewarding place to work , with a varied and complex caseload and strong clinical exposure. This a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to secure a permanent role in a highly regarded setting.

The clinic also benefits from excellent public transport links , making commuting straightforward.

Rota Pattern
Week 1: No shifts.

Week 2:

Monday: 18:00 – 00:00

Tuesday: 18:00 – 00:00

Thursday: 18:00 – 00:00

Friday: 18:00 – 00:00

Saturday: 18:00 – 00:00

Sunday: 18:00 – 00:00

Week 3: No shifts.

Week 4:

Monday: 18:00 – 00:00

Tuesday: 18:00 – 00:00

Thursday: 18:00 – 00:00

Friday: 18:00 – 00:00

Saturday: 18:00 – 00:00

Sunday: 18:00 – 00:00

This rota is ideal for those seeking a flexible, part time ECC role with high clinical exposure and significant time off between working weeks.

Enhanced Rewards and Benefits
Our commitment to your wellbeing extends beyond the diverse caseload, with an exceptional benefits package which includes, but is not limited to:

£1,500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata

ECC certificate support – financial and paid study leave

Enhanced company sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes

Private medical insurance

Seven weeks pro rata annual leave

Up to 50% discounted staff pet care

Professional membership fees

Innovation
Our AdvantEdge programme includes a one‐week hands‐on practical training, followed by 20 hours of flexible case‐based e‐learning completed at your pace. This blended approach is designed to help you start your career with confidence and build advanced ECC skills quickly.

Next Steps
If you're eager to explore the clinic first‐hand before submitting your application, you can arrange a visit with the team by contacting Jess in our Talent Team:
jessica.allcock@vets‐now.com

Inclusive and Supportive Workplace
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we encourage candidates with disabilities and health conditions to apply and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Gateshead

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-06-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English