Veterinary Surgeon in Bishop Auckland

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