Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Find your next role with Robson & Prescott Vets
Robson & Prescott Vets are a long-established, multi-disciplinary small animal and mixed practice based in Morpeth, Northumberland, with a strong reputation for clinical excellence, collaboration, and supportive team culture.
The role offers exposure to a highly varied caseload across consultations, medical workups, and surgical procedures, with opportunities to develop areas of clinical interest within a supportive and progressive environment. Both branch and hospital-based work are available, allowing flexibility depending on experience and preference.
Practice highlights:
*Purpose-built main hospital in Morpeth with 4 operating theatres and dedicated dental suite
*On-site diagnostic laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound (including Doppler), and endoscopy
*Separate species wards including dogs, cats, exotics, birds, and small mammals
*Hydrotherapy and physiotherapy suite within the hospital site
*8 branch practices across Northumberland supporting a wide regional caseload
*Certificate holders across surgery, medicine, ECC, dermatology, cardiology, behaviour, and exotics
*Strong internal referral culture with excellent mentorship and case support
About IVC Evidensia
IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.
At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon, you will:
*Deliver high-quality consultations, diagnostics, and surgical care across a varied caseload
*Work collaboratively with a large multidisciplinary clinical team across hospital and branch settings
*Contribute to inpatient management, case planning, and clinical decision-making
*Support colleagues and share clinical knowledge within a culture of learning and development
*Participate in a rota that may include some out-of-hours work depending on team structure
You Might Be a Great Fit If…
You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working in a collaborative and progressive clinical environment. You will bring:
*A degree in Veterinary Medicine and registration (or eligibility) with the RCVS
*Experience in small animal primary care practice (newer graduates considered with strong support needs)
*Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach
*Confidence in routine consultations and basic surgical procedures
*A proactive attitude towards learning and clinical development
*A commitment to delivering excellent patient and client care
