Veterinary Surgeon - Darlington
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £72,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Darlington |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-56865-20726 |
Summary
Veterinary Surgeon FTC – Darlington
• Join a recently renovated, state-of-the-art Darlington practice with outpatient surgical facilities, delivering top quality care every day.
• Take full ownership of your clinical skills, managing consultations and surgeries while creating tailored treatment plans for your patients.
• Thrive in a supportive, collaborative team environment that values your expertise, encourages learning, and fosters professional growth.
• Enjoy a competitive salary up to £72,000 DOE with a generous benefits package, professional development opportunities, and the lifestyle perks of living in scenic Darlington.
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a thriving practice in Darlington, following extensive renovations that have expanded the clinic to include outpatient surgical facilities. This forward thinking practice is dedicated to delivering high quality patient care while fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment.
In this role, you will deliver exceptional clinical care during consultations and surgeries, develop tailored treatment plans with clients, and work closely with a skilled team to maintain the highest standards of regulatory and operational excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to share your expertise and grow professionally while contributing to a practice that truly values its staff and their input.
The ideal candidate is an MRCVS qualified Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for clinical excellence, client care, and teamwork. You’ll thrive in a practice that encourages professional development and recognises the importance of work-life balance.
Darlington offers a fantastic quality of life, with beautiful countryside, excellent schools, vibrant cultural amenities, and convenient transport links to Newcastle, Durham, and Teesside, making it a perfect location for both professionals and families.
This is a fixed term opportunity with a competitive salary and generous benefits package, including CPD support, professional development opportunities, and a welcoming team culture!
The Rota
• Fixed term contract – 12 months
• Open to full time & part time applicants
• 1:6 weekends
Benefits
• 5 weeks annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
• Salary up to £72,000 DOE
• Generous CPD allowance
• Private medical insurance
• RCVS, VDS & BVA fees covered
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance 3 x salary
• Relocation support
• Funded certificate opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Plus much more!
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email l.thorpe@purovets.com
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-56865