Veterinary Surgeon

Tempus Recruitment; Perth; On-site; GBP 56,700 - 69,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.8 weeks annual leave

Health Shield cover

Certificates funded and encouraged

Enhanced sick pay and maternity pay

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

A leading recruitment service is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon for a purpose-built practice in Perth, Scotland. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing a varied caseload and be proactive about developing clinical interests. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent work-life balance, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in consultations, surgery, diagnostics, and emergencies required.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.
• Interest in progressing to a senior role with management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage consultations, surgeries, and emergencies.
• Participate in on-call rota and manage case responsibilities.
• Develop clinical interests supported by the practice.

Skills

Team collaboration

Strong client relationships

Excellent standards of patient care

Proactive in developing clinical interests

Education

Experience as a Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

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The Package

• Salary up to £63,000 depending on experience
• 6.8 weeks annual leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Certificates funded and encouraged
• Cost price for own pets
• Enhanced sick pay and maternity pay
• Health Shield cover
• Optional private medical insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme

Job Description

Introduction

Our Client is a corporately owned practice seeking an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join their team in Perth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and forward-thinking environment within a well-equipped, purpose-built practice.

The position includes participation in a 1 in 5 OOH rota, with a day off following a weeknight on call and a long weekend off after working an on-call weekend. Nurses are on site 24/7 to assist with emergencies, triage calls, and care for inpatients. The diary is structured with 15-minute routine appointments, double appointments for complex cases, same-day slots reserved for emergencies, and 30 minutes of catch-up time before finishing. Three days per week finish at 5pm, supporting a strong work-life balance.

Role Description

The Veterinary Surgeon will manage a varied caseload across consultations, surgery, diagnostics, and emergencies. The role includes opportunities to develop interests, with certificates actively supported and funded. Progression to a Senior/Clinical Director role may be available for the right candidate. Clinical freedom is encouraged, and the team is keen to manage cases in-house wherever possible.

Team Size

The practice has a friendly and supportive team of Vets, highly skilled RVNs, and support staff. The team benefits from 2 trained VetGDP advisors and visiting specialists for orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries.

This is a single-site, purpose-built RCVS-accredited practice in Perthshire, voted the 5th best place to live in the UK. Facilities include 6 consult rooms, an imaging suite, a dental suite with dental X-ray, 2 theatres, an endoscope, multiparameter monitoring, and full in-house lab equipment.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team, building strong client relationships, and delivering excellent standards of patient care. They will be proactive in developing clinical interests and may aspire to progress into a senior role with management responsibility.

This is just some of the information about the job and company, but there will be more questions. Tempus Recruitment is happy to get those questions answered for you during the recruiting process. Tempus Recruitment is here to make the recruiting process simple and stress free. Our service is free to all candidates.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Veterinary Services

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