Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon – Stockton-on-Tees

Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Why Join?

✔ Salary up to £60,000 DOE
✔ No OOHs and flexible working options available
✔ Uncapped CPD budget and full Advanced Certificate support
✔ Generous profit share scheme and paid professional memberships
✔ Varied small animal and exotics caseload within a successful independent practice

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established independent practice in Stockton-on-Tees.

Part of a respected group of three practices, including an RCVS-accredited hospital, this role offers the chance to work alongside a highly experienced team of eight vets in a supportive and collaborative environment. The practice sees a diverse caseload including small animals, rabbits, small furries, exotic mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to develop their clinical skills, pursue a certificate, or simply enjoy a rewarding role with genuine work-life balance. Clinical freedom, professional development and high standards of patient care are at the heart of the practice.

What We're Looking For

• MRCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Confident with routine consultations and surgery
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passionate about delivering excellent patient and client care
• Keen to continue learning and developing professionally

Career Development

The practice is committed to supporting ongoing development and offers:

• Uncapped CPD budget
• Full Advanced Certificate funding and support
• Access to experienced mentors and colleagues
• Clinical freedom to pursue individual interests
• Opportunities for future progression

The Rota

• Full-time or part-time applications welcome
• Flexible 9-hour shifts between 8am and 7pm
• Around 50% sole charge at branch level
• Occasional Saturday mornings (8am–12pm)
• No out-of-hours commitments

Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000 DOE
• Generous profit share scheme
• Five weeks' holiday including bank holidays
• Paid RCVS, VDS and professional membership fees
• Uncapped CPD budget
• Full Advanced Certificate support
• Pension scheme
• Employee discounts

Interested?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, independent practice offering clinical variety, excellent support and genuine career development.

Apply today for a confidential discussion about this role.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email l.thorpe@purovets.com

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.  

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/ 

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-58658