Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon, Ashfield Vets, Durham. Part time.  

We have an opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our wonderful team here at Ashfield Vets.

Rota: 30 hours a week. 3 days a week. No OOH's or on call. We can be flexible so please get in touch to discuss options.

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter it's in our nature.

With market leading learning, on the job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

Why us?

Become a part of our journey at our recently relocated site, ideally located with easy access to both historic Durham City and the vibrant city of Newcastle.

Our practice is purpose built for high quality care, featuring three consultation rooms plus a dedicated nurse/cat consultation room, separate cat and dog waiting areas, an in-house pharmacy, and a state-of-the-art prep room and theatre. We also offer onsite parking with an electric car charging point.

You'll be supported by an experienced team of two vets, four RVNs plus a PCA, SVN, reception team, and a Practice Manager who all contribute to smooth day to day running. Our experienced RVN team are proactive with Schedule 3 and enthusiastic about running clinics, alongside nurse consults, they deliver geriatric and weight clinics. Teamwork is central to how we work. We discuss cases frequently to achieve the best outcomes, and we maintain a friendly, caring, well-organised environment.

This is a part-time role based on three working days, with flexibility to consider different working patterns; it includes 1 in 4 Saturdays (9:00am–12:30pm), with no on-call duties and no bank holidays, supporting an excellent work–life balance.

About you

You will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
• Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take on cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Keen to develop, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types
• A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive. Providing ongoing support to team members with opportunities for progression.
• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.
• As a vet you'll be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

We are based in Annfield Plain, Durham which is commutable from Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Darlington, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Stanley, Consett, Chester-le-Street, Bishop Auckland, Newton Aycliffe, Peterlee, Seaham, Gateshead, Washington, Birtley, Blaydon, Ryton, Jarrow, Hebburn, South Shields, North Shields, Tynemouth, Whitley Bay, Houghton-le-Spring, Prudhoe, Ponteland, Cramlington, Morpeth, Hexham, Blyth, Ashington, Catchgate, Harelaw (Hare Law), Greencroft, Oxhill, New Kyo, East Kyo, West Kyo, Craghead, The Middles, South Moor, Quaking Houses, Shield Row, Kip Hill, Tanfield, Tanfield Lea, Tantobie, Lanchester, Dipton, Burnhope, Harperley, Maiden Law, Iveston and other locations in the County Durham, North Yorkshire, Tyne and Wear and Northumberland area.

The benefits

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'll receive (pro-rated for PT and fixed term):

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• CVS Pension Scheme
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

Interested?

Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Jim in the recruitment team at jim.mcdowell-massar@cvsvets.com. To submit an online application, click Apply Now, upload your CV and we'll be in touch.

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.