Mixed Veterinary Surgeon - Scottish Borders

Purosearch; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays +生日假日

CPD allowance + 4 days per year

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Life assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

E-car salary sacrifice

Cycle to work scheme

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Free annual flu jab

Referral reward scheme

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is advertising a Mixed Veterinary Surgeon role in the Scottish Borders. The position offers a salary of £40,000–£60,000 per year, a full-time rota of 36 hours across 4 days, and 1-in-5 out-of-hours cover.

The practice values work-life balance and career progression. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years’ experience in mixed animal practice, with skills in both farm and companion animal care, and a collaborative approach to a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years veterinary experience
• Experience in farm and companion animal care
• Friendly, approachable, team-oriented
• Interest in developing special interests and career growth

Responsibilities

• Providing care for both farm and companion animals (no equine work)
• Performing consultations, surgeries, and farm visits
• Contributing to orthopaedic and soft tissue caseload
• Supporting regenerative medicine and rehabilitation services, including hydrotherapy and physiotherapy
• Participating in a collaborative, supportive team environment with veterinary colleagues, nurses, and specialists
• Sharing out-of-hours duties with excellent nurse support and no routine weekend consulting

Skills

Farm animal care

Companion animal care

Team player

Career development interest

Tools

DR x-ray

Ultrasound

Bronchoscopy

Gastroscopy

Monitors

Job description

Mixed Veterinary Surgeon - Scottish Borders

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per year (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Full-time rota; 4 days per week (36 hours) + 1-in-5 Out of Hours cover

Experience Level: 2+ years veterinary experience

Join Our Friendly and Supportive Veterinary Practice in the Scottish Borders!

Are you an experienced mixed animal veterinary surgeon looking for a role that values work-life balance, career progression, and a supportive team environment? Our well-established practice in the Scottish Borders is seeking a passionate, confident, and friendly vet to join our dynamic team.

We pride ourselves on providing flexible working rotas, understanding personal preferences, and encouraging professional growth in both farm and companion animal medicine. Whether your interests lie in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, or advanced diagnostics, we support you to pursue them.

About the Role

As a Mixed Veterinary Surgeon, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing care for both farm and companion animals (no equine work)
• Performing consultations, surgeries, and farm visits
• Contributing to our growing orthopaedic and soft tissue caseload
• Supporting our regenerative medicine and rehabilitation services, including hydrotherapy and physiotherapy
• Participating in a collaborative, supportive team environment with veterinary colleagues, nurses, and specialists
• Sharing out-of-hours duties with excellent nurse support and no routine weekend consulting

Our main site is fully equipped with DR x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, bronchoscopy, gastroscopy, and multi-parameter monitoring, along with on-site large animal surgery facilities and hospitalisation for calves and small ruminants.

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

• A confident mixed animal veterinary surgeon with 2+ years of experience
• Skilled in farm and companion animal care
• Friendly, approachable, and enjoys working in a team-oriented environment
• Interested in developing special interests and career growth opportunities

We offer a competitive package and benefits including:

• £40,000 - £60,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave
• CPD allowance + 4 days per year for professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discounts, life assurance, enhanced sickness pay, and family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme, cycle to work scheme, and wellness program including:
  • Employee assistance program
  • Free annual flu jab
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

Why Join Us?

• Flexible rotas and understanding management
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work with advanced diagnostic equipment and referral-level regenerative medicine services
• Career development opportunities in both small and large animal practice

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]