Mixed Animal Veterinary Surgeon

IVC Evidensia Group; Fort William; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave and pay

BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees

Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes

Retail discounts and cashback offers

Reduced-cost veterinary care

Job summary

Crown Vets Fort William is seeking a mixed veterinary surgeon to join a supportive, well-equipped practice in the Scottish Highlands. The role offers a balanced mix of small animals, farm and equine work with a collaborative team and development opportunities.

You’ll work in a busy clinic with modern gear and a strong CPD culture, enjoying a friendly practice environment and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration (or eligibility).
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine cases.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive learning approach and openness to feedback and development.
• Professional and reliable, able to work independently and with the team.
• Passion for delivering excellent patient and client care.

Responsibilities

• Small animal work includes consults and routine surgery.
• Large animal work includes equine and farm animal care.
• Rotas include 8:30–17:30 Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri; 08:30–18:00 Tue; 1 in 4 weekends on call.
• Overtime paid at an additional rate.

Skills

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration

Clinical practice experience

Communication skills

Team player

Professionalism

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration eligibility

Job description

Crown Vets Fort William, Fort William, Fort William, Scotland

Salary up to £65,000 DOE plus £5,000 Welcome Bonus, plus £5,000 Relocation Allowance

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Our practice is located in the heart of Lochaber in the beautiful Scottish highlands. This role offers a fantastic lifestyle for those who enjoy the outdoors with opportunities for amazing hiking routes including Ben Nevis, skiing in winter with 2 local ski resorts, wild swimming, paddleboarding, cycling and wildlife watching.

The area also boasts a thriving local culture including music, arts and community events. The town of Fort William has some amazing cafe's bars and restaurants and benefits from strong transport links to major cities including London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness, alongside excellent local schools and healthcare provision.

Practice Highlights

Crown Vets Fort William is a well established mixed practice. We see a varied small animal caseload and enjoy working up interesting cases in-house. The team has a collaborative approach to more challenging cases with a broad base of interests and skills that can be drawn upon when necessary.

We have an excellent array of equipment eg digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, in house IDEXX, K-laser, Tonopen, HT Vista etc

We support a culture of learning including frequent clinical clubs, vet meetings and a generous CPD budget. Our team comprises 5 mixed vets and 2 small animal only vets, 3 RVNs and numerous support staff

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Mixed Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload. The spilt is roughly 50% small animal, 25% farm and 25% equine.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

Key Responsibilities

Small animal work is the usual mix of consults and surgery. Large animal work includes pleasure horses, crofts and some larger extensive beef/sheep holdings. Our equipment includes large animal digital x-rays (separate to the small animal equipment), ram ejaculator, rectal scanner and motorised dental floats.

We have team members with specific interests in equine and in regenerative farming who are keen to pass on their skills or support where necessary. Our large animal work encompasses around 20%-25% of our business.

The rota is Monday, Wednesday , Thursday, Friday 08:30 till 17:30, Tuesdays 08:30 till 18:00 with 1 in 4 weekends out of hours (with an onsite shift from 08:30 till 12:00 on the Saturday, on call thereafter) and 1 weeknight in 5 out of hours cover.

All weekend and midweek OOH cover is paid at an additional rate

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A passion for delivering excellent patient and client care

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Crown Vets Fort William, Fort William

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.