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Full time

Veterinary Surgeon (Small Animal)

Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham
Reference VS032Posted 18/09/2026
Pay
Up to £60,000 per year (pro rata)
Working pattern
36 hours per week (full time; flexible part-time considered)
Weekends / on-call
Saturday mornings approximately 1:4; no other out-of-hours/on-call duties (external OOH provider used).

Benefits and development

  • 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
  • £1,750 CPD allowance per annum
  • Health cash plan
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  • RCVS membership paid
  • Two other membership subscriptions
  • VDS cover
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • CPD and training support
  • Company sick pay
  • Career progression opportunities

Vacancy details

About the role

Carry out routine consultations and case management for small animal patients.

Candor Vets is working with an established veterinary practice in Stockton-on-Tees to find a Veterinary Surgeon (Small Animal).

What you will be doing

  • Perform routine surgical procedures.
  • Work alongside nursing staff to deliver high-standard patient care and follow-up.

Practice and facilities

  • Well-maintained, recently refurbished premises with separate dog and cat wards and an expanded theatre and consulting capacity.
  • Modern diagnostic facilities including digital radiography and ultrasound and support for dental procedures.

Hours and rota

  • Full-time role is advertised as 36 hours per week; flexible part-time arrangements will be considered.
  • Saturday mornings rota approximately 1:4; no further out-of-hours/on-call duties as an external OOH provider is used.

Team and support

  • An experienced clinical team including qualified veterinary nurses and several veterinarians, backed by reception and support staff.
  • Access to internal training and structured support for professional development.

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