Exotics Vet - No OOH- Northumberland HF914

Looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for exotic animal care in Northumberland. Fantastic team of 27 vets (full and part-time), 41 nurses (including RVNs, trainees and auxiliaries), and 32 support staff. Across the team, there are certificate holders in exotics, cardiology, small animal medicine, behaviour, small animal surgery, and hydrotherapy. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a range of exotic animals, have willingness to engage with both zoo staff and private owners and be working towards or hold a certificate. Having a full driving license is required.
The varied caseload includes first- and second-opinion exotics, zoo stock, alpaca herds, raptors, falcon breeding projects and wildlife. The purpose-built hospital in rural Northumberland is fully equipped with appropriate diagnostic, surgical and hospitalisation facilities. The position is best suited to a certificate holder or someone working towards a certificate. The successful candidate will join the exotics team but have ample access to the skill set of surgeons and cardiologists, etc. as required. The current rota is a 4-day week with no OOH or bank holiday responsibilities. There may be a requirement to help cover shifts on a Saturday.The hospital is situated on the outskirts of an historic market town with easy access to Newcastle, Northumberland's unspoilt coastline and rolling hills. Fully equipped and have a purpose-built hospital with dedicated exotics and small mammal wards. Facilities include Digital XR, flexible and rigid videoscope and access to CT. Competitive salary, CPD, memberships paid plus more. For more information or to apply please contact Helen Foster on 07557 348937 or email your CV to [email protected]