Veterinary Surgeon – Exceptional Equipment, No OOH – County Durham – £40,000–£55,000 DOE

A fantastic opportunity to join a well-equipped, supportive small animal practice in the beautiful surroundings of County Durham — with no out-of-hours requirement and a genuinely impressive array of in-house facilities. 🐾

About the Practice

This friendly small animal practice is part of the VetPartners family — recently awarded Employer of the Year — and offers the warmth of a close-knit team alongside the resources and support of a larger group.

The practice is exceptionally well equipped, with:

• In-house laboratory
• CT scanner (pending installation)
• Digital X-ray and ultrasound
• Upper and lower GI tract endoscopes
• Rigid female canine cystoscope and bronchoscope
• Laparoscopic equipment
• Hydrotherapy unit

The clinical team includes certificate holders in surgery, imaging and medicine, creating a brilliant environment for developing your skills and pursuing further qualifications.

About the Role

This is a flexible role — full or part-time hours considered — with a 1 in 6 weekend rota. There is a dedicated out-of-hours team in place, meaning no OOH contribution is required. 🙌

You'll be delivering high-quality first-opinion care across a varied GP caseload. Additional qualifications or special interests in areas such as surgery, ophthalmology or dentistry are welcomed but absolutely not essential.

What They're Looking For

They are looking for a motivated GP Veterinary Surgeon who is passionate about patient care and keen to develop their clinical skills in a supportive, well-equipped environment. Whether you're earlier in your career or more experienced — this practice is open to candidates at all levels.

What They Can Offer You

✅ Salary £40,000–£55,000 pro rata DOE, with annual pay reviews

✅ 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays

✅ £1,750–£2,500 CPD allowance per annum with full training support

✅ RCVS membership paid, plus two additional membership subscriptions and VDS cover

✅ Westfield Health — contributions towards a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments

✅ Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay

✅ Discounted veterinary fees

✅ Company sick pay and career progression opportunities

✅ Cycle to Work scheme and a wide range of retail, travel and lifestyle discounts 🌟

How to Apply

If you're looking for a well-equipped practice with no OOH, a supportive team and a genuine commitment to your development — County Durham might just be the perfect next step.

Get in touch with Ciaran today:

📧 ciaran.drew@gvcvets.com 📞 01392 793241 👤 Ciaran Drew – Global Veterinary Careers