Veterinary Surgeon

Vets for Pets; Irvine; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary practice is seeking a dedicated veterinary surgeon to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional patient care while working alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment. With a focus on professional development, you will benefit from generous CPD support and a flexible work schedule. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with no out-of-hours duties and a manageable weekend rota. If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and want to thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional fees covered

CPD allowance

Pension

20% off at Pets at Home

AXA private healthcare

Enhanced maternity packages

Qualifications

• Passionate about veterinary medicine and making a difference.
• Team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-quality patient care with high clinical standards.
• Collaborate with a supportive team to enhance skills and knowledge.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Teamwork

Knowledge Sharing

Adaptability

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Ultrasound

Laparoscopy

Tonopen

Vessel Sealing

Job description

Looking for a fresh start? Join our amazing veterinary team!

Are you a passionate veterinary surgeon looking for a role where you’ll be valued, supported, and given the freedom to thrive? If you’re all about top-quality patient care, high clinical standards, and working with a team that genuinely loves what they do, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re an experienced vet or have 1-2 years of experience and are ready for the next step, we’d love to see what you can bring to the table! And with a salary of up to £65,000 (DOE, FTE), we make sure your hard work is rewarded.

Why join us?

1. A supportive, experienced team - We’re all about helping each other grow, both personally and professionally.
2. Training and development - With three GPD-trained vets and four clinical coaches, we’re big on CPD and certificate support.
3. Three practices, one fantastic team - With almost 50 colleagues across our practices in Irvine, Ayr & Kilmarnock, there are plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and interests. We have some nice new equipment to support this including tonopen, ultrasound, laparoscopy and vessel sealing.
4. Competitive salary - Earn up to £65,000, depending on experience.
5. Work-life balance matters - Weekends are just 1 in 4, and there’s no OOH! We also offer full-time and part-time options.

Who we are
We’re more than just a veterinary practice - we’re a team that truly understands and supports each other. Our leadership includes vets, RVNs, and a practice manager, ensuring that every role is represented and valued.

At our core, we believe in teamwork, respect, and having fun while delivering clinical excellence. We laugh, we support each other, and we prioritise a healthy work-life balance. We know that every vet is different, so we tailor rotas and packages to suit each individual.

About our clinical team
With 12 vets and 14 RVNs across our three practices, there’s a wealth of experience to learn from. Our team includes three GPD-trained Clinical Leads and four RVN clinical coaches, all dedicated to training and development. We want to stand out from the crowd - and we do!

We’re looking for a vet who’s:

1. Passionate about veterinary medicine and making a difference
2. A team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues
3. Open to new ideas and positive about change
4. Happy to join in on the occasional work night out (because we know a good laugh is essential!)
5. Clear on what they want from their role - tell us, and we’ll help make it happen

What we offer

1. Location: Based at our Irvine practice (KA12 8AY), with the support of the wider team
2. Flexible hours: Full-time (4 days per week) or part-time to suit you
3. No OOH and 1:4 weekend rota
4. Professional fees covered: Including VDS, BVA, and RCVS
5. CPD encouraged: Generous allowance plus time off to study
6. Great benefits package: Including a pension, 20% off at Pets at Home and The Vet Group, AXA private healthcare and enhanced maternity packages.

If you’re passionate about providing outstanding pet care and want to work in a practice where you’ll be supported, challenged, and valued, we’d love to hear from you!

Get in touch! Email Rach at our support office: [e-mail] - we’ll get back to you within one working day.

Pets see people for who they truly are - they don’t discriminate, and neither do we. We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels welcome. If you think you’d be a great fit, even if your skills aren’t a 100% match, get in touch - we’d love to hear from you!