Veterinary Surgeon

Overview

Veterinary Surgeon – County Durham

Independent, VetGDP registered small animal practice in the heart of County Durham. Excellent onsite facilities including five consultation rooms, two theatres, separate cat and dog wards, a dedicated euthanasia room, and a fully equipped in-house lab. A talented and supportive team including a Surgery Certificate holder. No OOH, late nights or bank holidays. Amazing salary up to £65,000.

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Veterinary Surgeon looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a proudly independent small animal practice located in a popular town in County Durham, is seeking someone just like you to join their team. The location offers a balance of rural beauty and urban convenience, close to the Northumberland countryside, the coastline, and the cities of Newcastle and Durham.

• Join a team with experience ranging from new graduates to a Surgery Certificate holder, plus the support of a sister practice and a nearby referral hospital.
• Participate in weekly vet meetings and collaborate via a dedicated Vet Slack group.
• Enjoy a varied caseload with occasional exotic patients.
• Contribute to a culture that encourages being brilliant at work and balancing personal life.
• Support professional development and potential long-term succession opportunities within the practice.
• Work a 34-hour average week with 1:4 Saturday morning rota (2.5-hour consult shift) and no late nights, out-of-hours, or bank holidays.

• Enthusiastic, hard-working, and a team player with a great attitude and solid work ethic.
• Leadership experience is a bonus; leadership training is provided and encouraged.
• Experience ranges from new graduates to a Surgery Certificate holder.
• Practice is VetGDP registered and awaiting final submission for General Practice status under the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme; they are also a nurse training practice.

• Salary Range: £40,000 - £65,000 (Dependent on capability/certification)
• 6 working weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Additional annual leave based on continuous service
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Company Pension
• Access to the UK's leading Employee Assistance Programme (3rd Party Professional Mental Health support)
• Access to Bright Exchange, an online marketplace offering free employee perks and discounts
• Staff discount
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) paid by the company following approval
• Your birthday off every year if it falls on a working day
• Cycle to Work scheme
• UK Visa Sponsorship potential
• Sick pay

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