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; we can tailor the role to focus on consultations or surgery based on your preference.
Rota: Full or part‑time hours with flexible working opportunities. No out‑of‑hours duties.
We are based in Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle.
About you
- Driven by a shared passion for providing the best possible care to animals, you are committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
- Confident in your clinical skills, you will be able to take on cases and carry out diagnostic investigations.
- Keen to develop, you will seek to gain further confidence in clinical skills so you can manage or lead on different case types.
- A natural mentor and team player, you’ll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues, providing ongoing support for progression.
- Client care comes naturally to you, you can create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long‑lasting relationships.
- As a vet, you are comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.
Benefits (pro‑rated for part‑time)
- RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
- Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses; fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams and study leave covered
- Up to 33 days holiday with the 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
