Robson & Prescott are looking for a Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join our team from September 2025.
The Role
The role encompasses a wide variety of species; farm is predominantly beef suckler and sheep with some dairy and small holders including alpacas and small zoos. The role is based at our purpose-built hospital in Morpeth. We have a varied and interesting small animal caseload with certificate holders in numerous disciplines. Our 28 vets are ably supported by our excellent team of highly motivated nurses.
The Practice
Our award-winning, purpose-built hospital is located on the outskirts of Morpeth and easily accessible with branches located across Northumberland. Our hospital is equipped with 4 theatres, separate dental, imaging and radiography suites, individual wards for cats, dogs, exotics and small mammals, hydrotherapy treatment room and equine and farm animal hospitalisation facility.
Rota patterns that work for you
The role includes out of hours commitments on no more than 1 in 4 basis, with part time working would be considered. We will always encourage and support career development but also recognise the value of dedicated general practitioners.
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
1. 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
1. Private Medical Insurance
2. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
3. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
4. Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
1. £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
2. Certificate support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
7. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
8. Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
1. BVA membership
2. VDS cover
Colleague Benefits
1. Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
2. Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
3. Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
4. Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
5. Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, and we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are eager 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.
Robson & Prescott Veterinary Surgeons, Morpeth Whorral Bank Branch
Whorral Bank, Morpeth, NE61 3BN, United Kingdom
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Animals treated:
* Small animals
* Farm animals
* Equine
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