Veterinary Surgeon

GLG Vets; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD funded

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

RCVS/VDS fees paid

Job summary

GLG Vets in Darlington, United Kingdom, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-run, friendly practice. You will run consults, perform routine and some advanced soft-tissue surgeries, and work closely with the nursing team to deliver outstanding inpatient care.

The role offers a supportive, learning-led culture with CPD encouraged and funded, a generous holiday allowance, and a pension scheme. RCVS/VDS fees are paid where applicable.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator 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 drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Run consults with confidence and communicate treatment plans clearly.
• Perform routine and some advanced soft-tissue surgeries.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to deliver inpatient care.
• Contribute to a learning-led practice culture.

Skills

Strong communicator

Calm decision-maker

Imaging & diagnostics

Team collaboration

Organised & proactive

Education

UK small-animal practice experience

Job description

Darlington, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Veterinary Surgeon — Darlington, County Durham

Overview: Join a well‑run, friendly practice as a 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