Salary up to £80,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step into a Senior or Lead role within a progressive, well-established practice? At Sheriff’s Highway Vets, we are looking for a confident and motivated vet to join our thriving multi-site practice in Tyne and Wear.

With excellent facilities, a large and supportive clinical team, and a varied first opinion caseload, this is a fantastic opportunity for a vet who is passionate about clinical excellence and enjoys helping to support and guide colleagues. This role offers the chance to play a key part in maintaining high clinical standards across the practice while contributing to the continued development of our veterinary team.

We are ideally looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is confident supporting colleagues, sharing clinical knowledge and helping to maintain the high standards of patient care across the practice. A certificate holder would be welcomed, although we are equally keen to hear from vets with strong clinical experience who are interested in developing their leadership skills further.

Working closely with the wider leadership team, you will help support the clinical direction of the practice while continuing to enjoy a varied caseload across consultations, surgery and diagnostics. You will be based primarily at our main Gateshead hub while also working across our branches in Sunderland, Ryton and Whickham, giving you exposure to a diverse caseload and collaborative team environment.

Fix or Flex – find your perfect balance

Full-time vets work an average of 40 hours per week, designed to support a positive work-life balance. This typically consists of 38 hours across four weekdays with a set day off each week, plus participation in a one in three Saturday rota.

Saturday shifts alternate between a full day at the main Gateshead hub from 8:00am to 5:00pm and a morning consulting shift at one of our branches from 9:00am to 12:00pm. We understand the importance of flexibility and are always open to discussing working patterns where possible.

About us

Sheriff’s Highway Vets is a long-established four-site practice with our main hub located in Gateshead and branches in Sunderland, Ryton and Whickham. Our practice is well equipped to support a high standard of clinical care, with modern diagnostic and surgical equipment including doppler ultrasound, ECG, digital radiography, dental x-ray, endoscopy, laparoscopic surgical equipment and orthopaedic surgical facilities, alongside a comprehensive in-house laboratory.

You will be joining a large and collaborative team of 14 veterinary surgeons supported by experienced nurses and dedicated support colleagues. Our culture is built around teamwork, knowledge sharing and continuous development. Many of our clinicians have particular clinical interests and we actively encourage further study and certificate development.

Find a place to excel

Based in Gateshead, our practice sits in the heart of the North East, offering easy access to Newcastle’s vibrant cultural scene, the stunning North East coastline and the beautiful countryside of Northumberland and County Durham. It is an ideal location for those who enjoy both city life and outdoor adventure.

What truly sets Sheriff’s Highway apart is the supportive and welcoming team environment. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth, where colleagues support one another and clinical excellence is at the heart of everything we do. This is a place where experienced vets can truly thrive while helping to shape the future of the practice.