Mixed, Farm or Equine Vet

Armstrong Vets; Paisley; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks holiday

CPD allowance

RCVS Membership paid

VDS cover

On-site facilities

Job summary

Abbey Veterinary Group in Paisley (Renfrewshire and North Ayrshire) is seeking a Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join our team across Paisley and Greenock. This genuinely mixed role covers small animal, farm and equine work, with ownership of cases and collaboration within a supportive team.

We offer a 5-day week with early and late finishes, on-call duties shared within the team, and flexibility on shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Experience as a mixed veterinary surgeon with evidence of ownership of cases.
• Comfort with small animal, farm and equine caseloads.
• Ability to contribute to clinical standards within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide care across small animals, farm and equine caseloads.
• Take ownership of cases and support clinical standards.
• Collaborate with team on service developments and referrals.

Skills

Mixed practice

Case ownership

Collaboration

Tools

Ophthalmology referrals

Laparoscopic surgery

Beef and sheep farming knowledge

Job description

Abbey Veterinary Group Renfrewshire and North Ayrshire Paisley Surgery

Mixed

Full time

Permanent

Join Our Growing, Forward-Thinking Veterinary Team

We’re looking for a Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team across Paisley and Greenock.

This is a genuinely mixed role, offering a varied caseload across small animal, farm and equine work. We’re particularly keen to hear from confident clinicians who enjoy taking ownership of cases, contributing to clinical standards, and sharing their expertise within a collaborative team.

With a strong support network and ongoing investment in our services, this is an excellent opportunity to further develop your interests and be part of our continued growth.

Salary: up to £70,000 (dependent on experience)

Our Mixed Vets have a 5-day working week, with three earlier finishes at 17:00 and two later finishes at 19:00. Out-of-hours duties are shared equally within the team, including one weeknight on-call per week (with a later start the following day) and one weekend per month, with a long weekend off in return.
We would also consider vets with a farm or equine biased and are happy to accommodate an alternative shift pattern for the right candidate.

Our Clinical Strengths

We offer a wide range of growing services, including ophthalmology referrals, acupuncture, laparoscopic surgery, weekly sonographer clinics and large animal fertility visits, monthly cardiology clinics, and dedicated beef and sheep farmer groups.

What’s New?
We’ve recently completed substantial improvements across both of our sites:

Paisley – Full Refurbishment Completed

• Two theatres, a large prep area, dedicated dental and x-ray suites, five consult rooms, an expanded laboratory, a separate cat waiting area, and a dedicated farm animal examination space.
• Refurbished wards, kennels, cattery, and isolation facilities, creating modern, well-equipped spaces for patient care.

Our Culture

We’re serious about what we do — but we also make time to enjoy it.

• Wellness Wednesdays with tea, cake, and activities
• Regular team socials (including our annual curling night!)
• Christmas celebrations
• A genuinely supportive, down-to-earth team environment

We also prioritise work-life balance — with generous time off following on call

What We Offer

• 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays
• Flexible working – tell us what works for you
• Generous CPD allowance & career development support with Access to the VetPartners Learning Hub & specialist network
• RCVS Membership paid
• Two other membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• A progressive, people-first workplace (and proud Employer of the Year!)
• Health and wellbeing cash plan, cycle to work scheme, discounted veterinary fees and offers, discounts and cashback on spending

If you’re looking for a true mixed role with variety, support, and room to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

up to £70,000 depending on experience

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• £1750 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