Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group UK; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

Visa provided

CPD allowance

BSAVA library access

Postgrad qualifications funded

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Vet Oracle access

Health cash plan

Wellbeing Champions

Staff pet discounts

Job summary

Buchan Vets in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, part of CVS Group, is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon. The role offers a 40-hour week with no OOH or on-call requirements and flexible full- or part-time options. A joining bonus of £5,000 and relocation discussions are available to support your move.

As part of CVS, you’ll join a supportive team with access to modern diagnostics and continuous professional development opportunities, backed by an extensive veterinary group.

Qualifications

• Committed to delivering outstanding care to support patients and their owners.
• Confident in clinical skills and able to take on cases with diagnostic investigations.
• Keen to develop and gain confidence in clinical skills and lead on case types.
• Natural mentor and team player, supporting colleagues to thrive and enabling progression.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care for small animal patients and their owners.
• Carry out diagnostic investigations and contribute to clinical decisions.
• Manage a varied caseload and support team in delivering veterinary services.
• Support ongoing learning and professional development within the team.

Job description

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Veterinary Surgeon, Buchan Vets, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire Scotland.

Joining bonus of £5,000, We are happy to discuss relocation packages.

Buchan Vets have a fantastic opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our wonderful team at Peterhead.

Rota: 40 hours a week. No OOH, no on call. Full or part-time flexible options available, so please get in contact.

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter it's in our nature.

With market leading learning, on the job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

Life at Buchan

Based in beautiful North Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where castles, beaches, mountains, golfing, sailing and dolphins are all available within an hour's drive of the practice. Aberdeen airport is less than an hour's drive to!

You will be part of a super-friendly, welcoming, and supportive team. Our sites have access to the modern diagnostics you would expect from a progressive small animal practice including blood analysers, ultrasound and radiography. We recognise that Veterinary Surgeons want to provide the best care for their patients and as such we provide extended times for more involved consultations.

With an even balance of consulting and operating, there are plenty of opportunities to hone your skills in whichever area you wish. An experienced, supportive, and enthusiastic nursing team bolster the clinical team, providing further expertise and running nurse clinics routinely. We benefit from being part of a wider veterinary group, CVS, as well, which provides routine access to advanced surgical, dental, and clinical support.

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will also have access to Vet Oracle, a unique range of digital teleservices, led by veterinary specialists and referral clinicians who provide interpretations and clinical advice in their respective disciplines, including medicine, radiology, cardiology, dermatology, oncology, neurology, ophthalmology and dentistry.

About You

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
• Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take on cases and carry out diagnostic investigations.
• Keen to develop, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types.
• A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive. Providing ongoing support to team members with opportunities for progression.
• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long‑lasting relationships.
• As a vet, you'll be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

The Benefits

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Visa can be provided
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• CVS Pension Scheme
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up. Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line‑manager check‑ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health. Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice. We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund. This role is based in Peterhead which are commutable from Aberdeen, Fraserburgh, Inverurie, Turriff, Ellon, Huntly, Keith, Elgin, Lossiemouth, Forres, Banchory, Stonehaven, Dyce, Westhill, Banff, Macduff, Portsoy, Cullen, Buckie, Fyvie, Methlick, Cuminestown, New Deer, Rothienorman, Auchterless, Kirkton of Auchterless, New Byth, New Pitsligo, Gardenstown, Tarves, Pitmedden, Newburgh, Balmedie, Cruden Bay, Newmachar, Oldmeldrum, Mintlaw, Maud, Stuartfield, Strichen, St Fergus, Longside, Rosehearty, St Combs, Inverallochy, Portknockie, Findochty, Fordyce, Fochabers, Portgordon, Garmouth, Kingswells, Blackburn, Bucksburn, Hatton of Fintray, Echt, Kintore, Dunecht, Drumoak and other locations in the Moray and Aberdeenshire areas..