Experienced GP Vet - Co Durham

purovets; North East; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks' holiday

CPD allowance £1,750–£2,500

RCVS membership inclusion

VDS cover

Sick pay

Cycle to Work

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Purovets in County Durham is seeking an Experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a dedicated team. You'll work across GP consultations, diagnostics and routine surgery with excellent facilities and strong clinical support. Flexible hours, with no onerous out-of-hours commitments, and pro rata salary reflecting experience.

The practice offers extensive in-house imaging and treatment capabilities and supports ongoing CPD and development opportunities to suit your interests.

Qualifications

• Experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with strong GP skills.
• Excellent communication and commitment to high standards of patient and client care.
• Willingness to develop clinical interests and pursue further qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of care across consultations, diagnostics and medical cases.
• Perform routine surgical procedures and support complex cases.
• Utilise in-house equipment (CT, endoscopy, laparoscopy, ultrasound) to inform diagnoses.
• Contribute to clinical development and participate in CPD opportunities.

Skills

Small animal GP care

Excellent communication

Clinical development

Tools

CT scanner

Endoscopy

Laparoscopy

Ultrasound

Job description

Experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – County Durham

Salary: £55,000–£70,000 pro rata, depending on experience and qualifications

Hours: Full-time or part-time | Flexible working available

Start Date: January 2027 onwards

Ready to take your veterinary career to the next level, without compromising your work-life balance?

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a dedicated team in County Durham, offering an impressive range of diagnostic and treatment facilities, excellent clinical support and genuine opportunities for professional development. With no out-of-hours commitment, a 1:6 weekend rota and flexible working options, this role offers the chance to enjoy a varied GP caseload while developing individual clinical interests.

The practice welcomes experienced GP Vets with additional qualifications or interests in surgery, medicine, ophthalmology, dentistry or other disciplines, although these are not essential.

Why Join This Practice?

• Earn £55,000–£70,000 pro rata, with salary reflecting experience and qualifications.
• Enjoy a better work-life balance with flexible hours, part-time options and no OOH commitment.
• Work with impressive facilities, including CT, endoscopy, laparoscopy and hydrotherapy.
• Develop clinical interests with support from certificate holders in surgery, imaging and medicine.
• Build a rewarding career with funded CPD, further training and progression opportunities.

The Opportunity

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will join a dedicated small animal team, delivering high standards of veterinary care across consultations, diagnostics, medical cases and routine surgical procedures.

The practice offers an extensive range of in-house equipment and multidisciplinary services, including:

• In-house laboratory and Imagyst
• CT scanner, digital X-ray and ultrasonography
• Gastrointestinal endoscopy, urethroscopy and cystoscopy
• Bronchoscopy and laparoscopic equipment
• Chemotherapy services and a hydrotherapy unit

These facilities provide excellent opportunities to investigate complex cases, broaden clinical experience and deliver comprehensive patient care.

Career Development and Support

With certificate holders across surgery, diagnostic imaging and medicine, the practice provides a supportive environment for vets looking to expand their skills and pursue further qualifications. CPD, training and development are actively encouraged, with opportunities to build on existing interests or explore new areas of clinical practice.

Working Hours and Benefits

The practice offers full-time or part-time hours, with flexible working arrangements considered. The weekend rota is 1:6, and a dedicated out-of-hours team means there is no requirement to contribute to OOH services.

The benefits package includes:

• 6 weeks' paid holiday, including bank holidays (pro rata)
• £1,750–£2,500 annual CPD allowance (pro rata)
• Paid RCVS membership plus two additional professional memberships
• VDS cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks discounts and cashback on shopping, travel and entertainment
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Annual salary reviews
• Employee wellbeing support
• Ongoing CPD, training and career progression opportunities

What the Practice Is Looking For

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with strong general practice skills, excellent communication and a commitment to high standards of patient and client care.

A collaborative approach, enthusiasm for clinical development and confidence managing a varied GP caseload are important. Additional qualifications or interests in surgery, medicine, ophthalmology, dentistry or other disciplines are welcomed but not essential.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.