Veterinary Surgeon - Large Animal

British Veterinary Association; Keith; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team of dedicated veterinary professionals at a leading practice in Keith. This role offers the chance to shape your career while working with a varied caseload that includes large animals, small animals, and equine care. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. With competitive salaries, generous bonuses, and a commitment to your wellbeing, this position is perfect for passionate veterinarians looking to make a meaningful impact in their community. Experience the beauty of Morayshire while you grow your career!

Benefits

Welcome Bonus up to £5,000

Relocation Allowance up to £8,000

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

1250 CPD allowance

Discounted staff pet care

Pension scheme

Pawsome Benefits - discounts with retailers

Paid leave for relocation

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinarian with a focus on large animal care and clinical skills.
• Experience in fertility work and herd health planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding veterinary care across a diverse caseload.
• Collaborate with a supportive team to ensure excellent client care.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Large Animal Care

Clinical Skills

Fertility Work

Herd Health Planning

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

IDEXX Lab Suite

Ultrasound Equipment

Job description

Financial Package up to £100,000!

Salary up to £75,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £8,000

Elevate Bonuses: 20% of salary paid at month 6 and a further 10% at month 12!

Ready for something different? At Seafield Veterinary Group in Keith, we're offering more than just a job - we're offering a career you can shape. We're looking for a passionate Farm Vet who's ready to get stuck into a varied caseload, build their clinical skills, and become part of a genuinely supportive and experienced team. Whether you're drawn to a true mixed role or want to focus more on large animals, we'll tailor the job to suit your strengths and interests.

With a diverse caseload of around 40% farm, 5% equine, and 55% small animals, there's plenty of opportunity to build your experience across species - or dive deeper into areas like fertility work, herd health planning, and lameness if large animal is your focus. As part of IVC Farm, you will have access to a broad network of farm vets and plenty of opportunities for collaboration and development. Our team culture is built on collaboration, with regular practice-wide, leadership, and departmental meetings to ensure everyone stays informed and engaged in clinical discussions.

Fix or flex - find your perfect balance

We understand that flexibility is key to a healthy work-life balance. Whether you need to adjust your rota to accommodate school holidays, fit around school runs, or simply find the right balance between home and work, we're committed to offering working patterns that truly work for you.

As a three-site practice, we provide small animal services at all locations, with farm and equine care based at our main site in Keith. We collaborate closely with Speyside Vets to share our OOH rota, ensuring both a sustainable work-life balance for our team and excellent client care. The full-time role is up to 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days depending on preference. We welcome part-time applicants and can be fully flexible for the right person. There is a 1 in 10 share of the large animal OOH rota during the summer.

The Elevate programme

As part of the Elevate programme and to reward your commitment, we offer exciting additional benefits, including:

• Up to £5,000 welcome bonus paid in first salary
• Up to £8,000 relocation bonus
• Elevate bonus paid at month 6 (20% of annual salary)
• Elevate bonus paid at month 12 (10% of annual salary)
• Concierge support with the relocation process
• Paid leave for the duration of your move (up to three days)

Where passion meets purpose

Seafield Veterinary Group is more than a job - it's a vibrant team of 15 vets, including 4 Large Animal specialists, who come together to deliver outstanding care.

With three locations in Keith, Banff, and Buckie, we boast excellent facilities, including a full IDEXX lab suite and updated ultrasound equipment, allowing you to tackle cases to a high standard. Our proactive approach focuses on large animal work, particularly in fertility with a strong base of pedigree and commercial beef and sheep, as well as some goats. We also have a loyal small animal clientele, with minimal exotics.

Nestled just a short distance from the stunning Moray Coast and an hour from the Cairngorms National Park, our practice offers outdoor enthusiasts endless adventures. Plus, with regular flights from Inverness and Aberdeen Airports to major UK cities and beyond, exploring Scotland and beyond has never been easier!

Why Seafield Vet Group?

At the heart of our RCVS Accredited Practice in Keith lies a cutting-edge hub equipped with a comprehensive array of diagnostic and surgical tools that empower our team to deliver exceptional care. With three branches in the area, we are truly at the very heart of our local community.

Nestled in the breathtaking Morayshire region, you'll find a vibrant blend of towns, charming rural and seaside villages, and stunning countryside. With direct train links to the entire UK and some of the most spectacular coastlines, this is the perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure. Here, you'll enjoy a remarkable work-life balance amidst magnificent scenery that truly offers something for everyone!

Because our people matter

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
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• 1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro-rata
• 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 £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
• Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care