Established in Barnard Castle for over 70 years, Castle Veterinary Surgeons has evolved from a traditional Dales practice into two speciality areas, focusing on farm animals and pets thereby remaining capable of dealing with virtually everything the domestic animal world presents. Our modern facilities are purpose built which provides our excellent staff with the best possible work environment.

Are you an experienced Small Animal Vet looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about providing a progressive veterinary service? Or perhaps you are a new or recent Graduate Vet looking for a supportive practice to work in?

If the answer is yes to any of the above then we have the role for you…

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Small Animal Vet to join Castle Veterinary Surgeons working at both our Barnard Castle and St Helens practices. We also welcome applications from new or recent Graduate Vets too - our tailor made New Graduate Programme offers you the right support network in practice by ensuring you have an experienced clinical mentor working alongside you in your practice. In addition, you will attend dedicated Continued Professional Development (CPD) days, supporting the development of your clinical skills and non-clinical skills, including self-leadership, teamwork, wellbeing, resilience and business, whilst also providing the opportunity for you to share experiences with fellow graduates. We will offer you a starting salary of £31,000 which increases to £33,500 at the end of year 1 and £36,500 at the end of year 2.

The main surgery at Barnard Castle is in a lovely rural market town, however, close to good transport links and the cities of Durham and Newcastle. The Lake District is easily visited via a very scenic trip over the A66. We have a team of 8 very experienced vets supported by 6 RVN's and 4 PCA's

We require someone to work 4 days per week plus a share of the weekend rota, but no overnight OOH.

In your role, some of the benefits you will receive include:

• Competitive Salary DOE plus bonus scheme
• Fully funded CPD
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Up to 7 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme - allowing you to purchase an additional two weeks of annual leave
• Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Relocation packages can be considered
• Visa sponsorship available
• Pension scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Recommend a Friend scheme
• Staff discount
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme - our people are our strongest asset
• Access to Mental Health and wellbeing champions, over 300 across CVS
• Access to a range of flexible benefits to suit your needs – such as Perkbox, subsidised gym membership, cycle to work scheme

Interested? If you would like to find out more please text/call Laura on 07880 374377 or to submit an online application please click Apply Now and include your CV and covering letter

Vet / Veterinary Surgeon / Small Animal Vet