Part Time Veterinary Surgeon

GLG Vets; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD funded

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

RCVS/VDS fees paid

Clinical autonomy

Job summary

GLG Vets in Darlington, County Durham, is seeking a Part Time Veterinary Surgeon to join our well‑run, friendly practice based in Darlington.

You will run consults, perform routine soft‑tissue surgeries, work with the nursing team, and contribute to a learning‑led culture. The role offers CPD funding, generous holidays, and a supportive team with clinical autonomy.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK small‑animal first opinion practice
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults
• Further certifications or a desire to pursue them welcomed

Responsibilities

• Run consults with confidence, communicating treatment plans clearly
• Perform routine and some advanced soft‑tissue surgeries
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team to deliver outstanding inpatient care
• Contribute to a positive, learning‑led practice culture

Skills

Strong communicator

Calm decision-maker

Routine imaging

Team-oriented

Organised

Education

UK small-animal practice experience

Job description

Darlington, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

About the job Part Time Veterinary Surgeon

Part Time Veterinary Surgeon — Darlington, County Durham

Overview: Join a well‑run, friendly practice as a Part Time Veterinary Surgeon based in Darlington, County Durham. Darlington, County Durham is known for its vibrant high street, friendly locals and easy access to countryside walks and weekend escapes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Run consults with confidence, communicating treatment plans clearly
• Perform routine and some advanced soft‑tissue surgeries
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team to deliver outstanding inpatient care
• Contribute to a positive, learning‑led practice culture

Skills

• Strong communicator who builds rapport quickly with clients and colleagues
• Calm decision‑maker with solid surgical and medical skills
• Comfortable with routine imaging and point‑of‑care diagnostics
• Team‑oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Organised, reliable and proactive in a busy first‑opinion setting

Qualifications

• Experience in UK small‑animal first opinion practice
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults
• Further certifications or a desire to pursue them welcomed

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• CPD encouraged and funded, with certificate support considered
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
• RCVS/VDS fees paid (and BSAVA/BVA where applicable)
• Supportive, friendly team culture with real clinical autonomy