Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Stockton-on-Tees

Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE (pro rata) | Full-time or Part-time | No OOH

Looking for a veterinary role that offers genuine work-life balance, a supportive team and the flexibility to suit your lifestyle? This is an excellent opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join an established, growing practice in Stockton-on-Tees, with flexible working hours and no out-of-hours commitments.

Why Join This Practice?

• Salary up to £60,000 DOE, with full-time and part-time options available.
• Flexible working: 36 hours per week for full-time, with part-time hours also considered.
• No OOH: Just 1:4 Saturday mornings, with a dedicated nearby out-of-hours provider.
• Supportive team: Work alongside five vets, six qualified RVNs and five receptionists, bringing over 60 years of combined veterinary experience.
• Modern facilities: Refurbished premises with separate dog and cat wards, spacious theatres, multiple consultation rooms, digital X-ray, ultrasound and modern dental equipment.

The Opportunity

This well-established small animal practice is situated in a vibrant village on the edge of North Yorkshire, conveniently located between Leeds and Newcastle.

Following an extensive refurbishment, the practice has continued to grow and offers a welcoming environment where high-quality patient care and team support are priorities. As a Veterinary Surgeon, the successful candidate will manage a varied first-opinion caseload, carrying out consultations and routine surgical procedures while building strong relationships with clients and their pets.

The practice is looking for a confident, experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is comfortable with routine surgery and consultations and enjoys working collaboratively within a friendly clinical team.

Benefits Package

The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 6 weeks’ paid holiday, including bank holidays
• £1,750 annual CPD allowance, plus training and development support
• RCVS membership paid, plus two additional professional memberships
• VDS cover
• Health Cash Plan covering a range of health and wellbeing treatments
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Company sick pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks discounts and cashback on shopping, travel and entertainment
• Opportunities for career progression

Benefits are pro rata for part-time employees.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon with MRCVS registration, confident in routine consultations and surgical procedures, and committed to delivering excellent patient and client care. They will value teamwork, enjoy working in a supportive environment and be keen to continue developing their clinical skills.

Interested in a Veterinary Surgeon role offering flexibility, excellent facilities and no OOH? This Stockton-on-Tees opportunity offers the chance to join a friendly, experienced team while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

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

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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-60131