Veterinary Surgeon - County Durham


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£40,000 to £60,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	SR7
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – County Durham & Redcar

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

â Clinical Freedom, Career Development & a Genuine Independent Feel

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Up to £60,000 DOE

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40-hour, 4-day working week across two sister practices

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No OOH, on-call or bank holidays

• Award-winning

independent small animal practice

• Excellent development opportunities, including

certificate funding

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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

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Full-time – 40 hours across 4 days, working across both sister practices

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8:30am–6:30pm shifts with paid breaks

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1 in 3 Saturday mornings – consults only, with time off in lieu

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No OOH, on-call or bank holidays

Benefits

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Up to £60,000 DOE

• RCVS & VDS fees paid

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£1,500 CPD allowance

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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

If a Veterinary Surgeon is looking for the clinical freedom of independent practice, a supportive team and genuine opportunities to develop their career, this County Durham and Redcar opportunity is well worth exploring.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email

l.radford@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: JOB-59720

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