Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon, Castle Vets Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle, County Durham.

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our expanding team!

This position is ideal for a GP Vet, and we could even make this role consultations focused or surgery focused if that's what you would prefer.

Rota: Full or part time hours. Flexible working opportunities to support a good work/life balance. No OOH.

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 both our new purpose-built practice in Bishop Auckland and our beautifully situated site in the historic town of Barnard Castle.

Join our fantastic team of Vets, including CertAVP, PgCert VPS and PgCert SAS holders. Passionate RVNs with advanced qualifications specialising in anaesthesia, surgery and behaviour. Multiskilled PCAs and exceptional Receptionists.

Check out this link for more insight into what our team can do!

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We are committed to building a forward-thinking practice where staff wellbeing and progression are just as important as providing exceptional client and patient care, and we are looking for another team member who shares our values.

Visiting advanced practitioners in surgery and imaging provides opportunities for keeping more complex cases in-house where appropriate, and strong links with our local referral centres give us the opportunity to follow referred cases through their patient journey.

We want all our team members to reach their full potential, and this means that clinical interests and career development in whatever direction you choose will be genuinely supported. As a member of CVS, we can invest in our team, and staff are encouraged to take full advantage of all the benefits that corporate employment brings.

About you

We are seeking a GP Veterinary Surgeon to join our fun, friendly and supportive teams. We can even accommodate a consultations or surgery focus. 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.
• 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 Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle commutable from Durham, Darlington, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Stockton‑on‑Tees, Redcar, Saltburn‑by‑the‑Sea, Yarm, Stokesley, Northallerton, Richmond (North Yorkshire), Barnard Castle, Bishop Auckland, Crook, Spennymoor, Newton Aycliffe, Shildon, Ferryhill, Sedgefield, Chester‑le‑Street, Consett, Tow Law, Wolsingham, Stanhope, Staindrop, Evenwood Gate, Ramshaw, Esperley Lane Ends and other locations in the County Durham, Tyne and Wear, North Yorkshire areas.

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 Part-time):

• 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.