Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Laurencekirk; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice as a Senior Veterinary Surgeon, where your expertise will be valued in a supportive and collaborative environment. This role offers a balanced mix of consulting and surgical duties, with a flexible schedule tailored to your needs. You'll work with modern diagnostic tools and have opportunities for professional development, all while enjoying the scenic beauty of Laurencekirk. With a commitment to community care and clinical excellence, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in veterinary medicine while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

CPD allowance

BVA membership

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted pet treatment

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary surgery and clinical investigations is essential.
• Leadership skills to guide a team and support training.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgeries and manage clinical cases in a supportive environment.
• Collaborate with a team to deliver high-quality veterinary care.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Clinical Investigations

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Advanced Veterinary Qualifications

Tools

Digital Radiography

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Biochemistry Lab Equipment

Job description

Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Robson Vets in Laurencekirk is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and well-established team. Based in the scenic Angus and Aberdeenshire border, with a branch in the nearby coastal town of Montrose, our Tier 2 RCVS-accredited practice is known for its community-focused care and clinical excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role where your experience and leadership will be highly valued and well-supported.

A fulfilling and flexible role

We pride ourselves on a flexible working culture that supports both professional ambitions and personal well-being. Whether you're seeking to balance family life, pursue outdoor adventures, or continue developing your clinical interests, we’re here to support a rota that works for you

This permanent position offers a varied mix of consulting and operating, working up to 30 hours shared across a 3-day week with a 1:5 share of the weekend rota. Our out-of-hours services are covered externally by Vets Now in Aberdeen and Dundee, though we do provide in-house care for in-patients with our dedicated nursing team on-site around the clock when required.

Facilities that empower your clinical growth

While we are a first-opinion small animal practice, we’re committed to thorough case workups and supporting advanced clinical investigations in-house. We’re equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical tools, including digital radiography (standard and dental), ultrasound with cardiac probe, rigid and flexible endoscopy, and cold laser. Our on-site lab includes biochemistry, haematology, urinalysis, and cytology, and we’re preparing to introduce tabletop AI slide interpretation. The practice also features two operating theatres, a dental suite, imaging room, and separate wards for cats, dogs, ICU patients, and isolation cases.

A collaborative team culture

You’ll be joining a close-knit team of 3 experienced vets, 5 RVNs, SVNs, capable VCAs, and a warm and efficient reception team who help keep our days running smoothly. We are also proud to be a Veterinary Nurse Training Practice, helping to guide the next generation of veterinary nurses. Our clinical team values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and open communication. We also work closely with local referral centres and benefit from regular visits from an orthopaedic surgeon for advanced surgical procedures. Professional development is actively encouraged and funded, including support for studying towards advanced qualifications or certificates.

Laurencekirk – a place to call home

Located just 30 minutes from Aberdeen and 40 minutes from Dundee, Laurencekirk is ideally placed for those who want access to both urban amenities and outdoor tranquillity. From local sandy beaches to rugged coastline, forest trails and the nearby Cairngorms National Park, there’s no shortage of opportunities to unwind and explore. Whether you're a nature lover, adventurer, or someone looking to enjoy a peaceful pace of life with excellent career prospects, you’ll find it here.

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

• 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Taylor Findlay from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.