Role Overview
Firstvets Group is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to serve as a Clinical Director or Head Veterinary Surgeon in Newcastle. The role offers a competitive salary and is available for full‑time, part‑time, or flexible working arrangements.
Rota
40 hours per week, with options for part‑time and flexible schedules.
About the Practice
Firstvets operates three sites – Heaton, Forrest Hall and North Shields – with a dedicated veterinary team that includes Vets, RVNs, SVNs, Patient Care Assistants and a receptionist team. The practice is equipped with biochemistry, haematology, x‑ray, ultrasound and is expanding dental radiography. You will be supported by a Senior Clinical Director.
About You
• Passionate about coaching, empowering your team and consistently delivering high standards of patient and client care.• Experienced veterinary surgeon with strong clinical capability and a natural mentoring instinct.• Proactive, solutions‑focused, resilient with a positive outlook.• A forward‑thinking leader ready to shape the future of the practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and inspire the veterinary team, upholding exceptional clinical standards and a culture of excellence.
- Deliver outstanding care to clients and patients in line with best practices and RCVS guidelines.
- Work closely with the Practice Manager to maintain and elevate clinical standards, contributing to strategic planning and service development.
- Manage the veterinary team, including routine check‑ins, competency assessments, salary discussions and rota planning in collaboration with the Practice Manager.
- Participate in business performance activities such as budgeting, financial planning and optimisation of client service.
- Be clinically confident and able to manage surgical, medicinal and emergency cases.
- Lead on innovation by introducing progressive medical and surgical techniques to enhance patient outcomes.
- Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with clients through first‑class care and compassionate communication.
Benefits
- RCVS & VDS fees paid in full.
- Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams and study leave covered.
- Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell).
- CVS Pension Scheme.
- Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring.
- Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies.
- Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications.
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