Experienced Veterinary Surgeon

Donview Veterinary Centre - Aberdeenshire; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Inverurie seeks an experienced veterinary surgeon to join its supportive team. Candidates will enjoy a balanced work environment with a focus on professional development throughout various animal care sectors, including farm and equine. The position includes a competitive salary, generous holiday, and ongoing CPD support, ensuring a fulfilling career path in a dynamic practice.

Benefits

6.6 weeks paid holiday

GBP1750 CPD Allowance

Health Shield contributions

RCVS Membership paid

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Discounted veterinary fees

Cycle to Work scheme

Company sick pay

Annual pay reviews

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary practice preferred.
• Willingness to work across all species.
• CPD encouraged with a generous allowance.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary services for farm, equine, and small animal work.
• Conduct consultations in 15-minute blocks.
• Participate in biweekly clinical meetings for case discussions.

Skills

Interest in farm work

Interest in equine work

Interest in small animal work

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Donview Veterinary Centre is looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon to join our friendly, social team - where we pride ourselves on our teamwork, and supportive environment.

We are a genuinely mixed practice, with a focus on work life balance, allowing you to enjoy the nearby mountains, sea and city. Normal working hours are between 0845 and 1730 over a 4 day working week, with 6.6 weeks annual leave per annum.

We are proud to offer our own out of hours service, 1:8 OOH (to increase when the role is filled). With 2 vets on call at all times - one as primary responder, the second as additional support if required. Vets are compensated with a 4 day long-weekend after every weekend on call, as well as an additional mid rota long weekend, plus additional cash benefit per out of hours call.

We have a structured rota ensuring each vet a guaranteed mix of farm, equine and small animal work, with set operating days included to allow time to work up individual cases to a high standard. 15 minute consults in bite-sized consulting blocks as standard. We hold biweekly clinical meetings to allow for case discussion and collaboration, or just a catch up!

We have a large team of experienced nurses, and an excellent range of up-to-date kit across all species - including equine and small animal video endoscopes, sector and linear ultrasound scanners for farm and equine work, high quality small animal ultrasound, digital x-ray (including dental and mobile for equine) and more.

The ideal candidate would have an interest in all areas (farm, equine and small animal) but would have the freedom and support to build on any field that especially interests them, CPD is actively encouraged with a generous allowance, professional fees and subscriptions are paid for. Car available if required.

Benefits:

• Salary in the range GBP37,000 - GBP60,000 per Annum FTE, dependent on experience
• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• GBP1750 CPD Allowance per annum
• Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid
• Two other membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks - offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CPD/training support
• Company sick pay
• Colleague engagement survey
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities

Please send a CV to Katie or Laurie by clicking Apply, or simply finding out more about us! You can also visit our website for further information about the practice.

We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds.