Veterinary Surgeon - County Durham

purovets; Seaham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £60k

RCVS & VDS fees paid

£1,500 CPD allowance

4 CPD leave days

Certificate funding

Visa sponsorship

VetGDP support

Staff discounts

Excellent nursing support

Clinical autonomy

Strong client continuity

Job summary

Purovets seeks a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join two busy, independent practices across County Durham and Redcar. You will enjoy genuine clinical freedom and case continuity while working with a supportive team.

The role offers a 40-hour, 4-day week with no OOH, loaned development opportunities, and visa sponsorship where applicable. An excellent chance to progress with postgraduate certificates and CPD support.

Qualifications

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Ideally 2+ years of small animal practice experience.
• Confident managing a varied first-opinion caseload.
• Values clinical freedom and case continuity.
• Keen to continue developing medical and/or surgical skills.
• Interest in further study or gaining a certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality small animal veterinary care across two sister practices in County Durham and Redcar.
• Manage first-opinion caseload with clinical autonomy.
• Develop clinical skills in areas like laparoscopic surgery and internal medicine.
• Collaborate with nurses and support teams to ensure excellent patient care.

Skills

Small animal practice

Clinical freedom

Case continuity

Team collaboration

Tools

Laparoscopic equipment

Ultrasound

Job description

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – County Durham & Redcar

Up to £60,000 DOE | 4-Day Week | Independent Practice | Visa Sponsorship Available

Clinical Freedom, Career Development & a Genuine Independent Feel

• Up to £60,000 DOE
• 40-hour, 4-day working week across two sister practices
• No OOH, on-call or bank holidays
• Award-winning independent small animal practice
• Excellent development opportunities, including certificate funding
• Visa sponsorship available
• Genuine case continuity and clinical freedom

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity is available for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join an award-winning independent practice, working across two friendly sister practices in County Durham and coastal Redcar.

This would be an excellent opportunity for a Vet with around 2+ years of small animal practice experience who is looking for greater clinical freedom while continuing to develop their skills within a supportive and close-knit team.

You’ll join a team of four Vets, alongside an experienced wider nursing and support team, with plenty of opportunity to develop particular clinical interests.

The practice is keen to support further development in areas such as laparoscopic surgery, internal medicine and postgraduate certificates, making this a great next step for a Vet who wants to continue progressing clinically.

Why This Practice?

As an independent practice, the team can offer genuine clinical autonomy and the freedom for Vets to manage their cases in the way they feel is best for their patients.

There is a strong focus on client and case continuity, allowing Vets to manage and follow through their own caseload while developing long-term relationships with clients and their pets.

The successful Vet will work across two sister practices, one based in County Durham and the other in coastal Redcar, giving plenty of variety while remaining part of the same supportive team.

Both practices are well equipped, with access to laparoscopic equipment, ultrasound, digital X-ray, dental X-ray, endoscopy, an in-house IDEXX laboratory, ECG, blood pressure monitoring and dedicated dental facilities.

The practice is also continuing to invest and expand, with plans including additional consultation rooms, a second operating theatre and expanded inpatient wards.

The Ideal Veterinary Surgeon

The successful candidate will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon who:

• Ideally has 2+ years of small animal practice experience
• Is confident managing a varied first-opinion caseload
• Values clinical freedom and case continuity
• Enjoys working as part of a friendly, close-knit team
• Is keen to continue developing their medical and/or surgical skills
• Has an interest in further study or gaining a certificate
• Is passionate about providing excellent patient and client care

Invested in Their Vets

Clinical development is genuinely encouraged, with the team keen to support Vets in building their skills and pursuing their individual interests.

There are opportunities to develop in areas including laparoscopic surgery and internal medicine, alongside certificate funding, a generous CPD allowance and dedicated CPD leave.

The combination of experienced colleagues, excellent nursing support, modern facilities and the clinical freedom of independent practice creates a fantastic environment for a Vet looking to take the next step in their career.

The Rota

• Full-time – 40 hours across 4 days, working across both sister practices
• 8:30am–6:30pm shifts with paid breaks
• 1 in 3 Saturday mornings – consults only, with time off in lieu
• No OOH, on-call or bank holidays

Benefits

• Up to £60,000 DOE
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• £1,500 CPD allowance
• 4 days' CPD leave
• Certificate funding available
• Visa sponsorship available
• VetGDP support
• Staff discounts
• Excellent nursing and support team
• Genuine clinical autonomy
• Strong client and case continuity