Veterinary Surgeon

GLG Vets; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD funded

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

RCVS/VDS fees paid

Job summary

GLG Vets in Darlington, County Durham, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon in a friendly, well-run practice. You’ll run consults, perform routine and some advanced soft-tissue surgeries, and work with the nursing team to provide excellent inpatient care.

We value strong communication, a learning culture and clinical autonomy, with CPD encouraged and funded. Generous holiday allowance, pension scheme and fees covered where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK small-animal first opinion practice.
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults.
• Further certifications 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

Surgical skills

Team player

Organised and proactive

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