Veterinary Surgeon - Aberdeen

Purosearch Ltd.; Aberdeen City; Sur place; GBP 59 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary up to £65,000

Generous CPD allowance

Pension scheme support

Work-life balance with no OOH

Résumé du poste

Purosearch Ltd. is recruiting a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon for a well-established practice near Aberdeen. The role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time options and a schedule that includes 1 in 4 Saturdays, with no Sundays or out-of-hours duties.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality care in a supportive environment, with opportunities to pursue clinical interests and contribute to excellent continuity of care for a loyal client base.

Qualifications

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon with UK practice eligibility.
• Minimum 2 years’ UK small animal practice experience.
• Right to work in the UK and good communication with clients.

Responsabilités

• Provide high standards of small animal veterinary care.
• Perform routine and elective surgeries.
• Manage a varied caseload of consultations.
• Build strong relationships with clients and patients.
• Collaborate with an experienced veterinary team.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Formation

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

Description du poste

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time

Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE + Benefits

Hours: 1 in 4 Saturdays, No Sundays, No Out-of-Hours (OOH) or On-Call

Overview

A well-established

independent small animal veterinary practice in Aberdeenshire is seeking an experienced

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join its friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinary professional looking for a

flexible role with no out-of-hours commitments and strong work-life balance.

The practice is located in a picturesque village near Aberdeen and offers a loyal client base, modern facilities, and a collaborative working environment.

The Role

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care across a mix of consultations and routine surgical procedures. This role is suitable for a confident vet with at least 2 years’ UK practice experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high standards of small animal veterinary care
• Carrying out a variety of routine and elective surgeries
• Managing a varied caseload of consultations
• Building strong relationships with clients and patients
• Working collaboratively with a supportive and experienced veterinary team

This position offers:

• Flexible full-time or part-time working options
• 1 in 4 Saturdays with time off in lieu
• No Sundays, no out-of-hours, and no on-call duties
• Clinical freedom and autonomy in decision-making
• Opportunities to pursue individual clinical interests
• A strong focus on continuity of care

About the Practice

This is a successful, independent veterinary practice established in 1987, operating across six branches in and around Aberdeenshire. The group includes:

• 3 consulting-only branches

The practice has a highly experienced and stable team, with some veterinary surgeons having over 20 years’ service. It offers a collaborative environment with a mix of experienced vets and recent graduates.

Facilities and equipment include:

• Comprehensive in-house laboratory
• Competitive salary up to £65,000 (dependent on experience)
• Generous CPD allowance (clinical and personal development)
• Funding and support for company pension scheme
• Supportive and friendly working environment

work-life balance with no OOH

Candidate Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in small animal practice
• Right to work in the UK
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident in routine surgery and consultations
• Compassionate approach to patient and client care
• A positive, team-oriented attitude with a desire to develop

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.