Veterinary Surgeon - Mixed Animal

IVC Evidensia; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

£1,250 CPD allowance

6.8 weeks annual leave

Birthday paid day off

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Stranraer, Scotland, seeks a Veterinary Surgeon to join their mixed practice team. The role requires providing comprehensive veterinary care for large and small animals. You will benefit from a competitive salary, welcome bonus, and generous annual leave. Additional perks include private medical insurance, a CPD allowance, and opportunities for professional development. This entry-level position provides an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position suitable for new graduates.
• Experience in mixed practice preferred.
• Must be a registered veterinarian.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care for both large and small animals.
• Perform surgeries and consultations as required.
• Participate in emergency on-call rotations.

Skills

Veterinary skills

Health planning

Small-animal consulting

Emergency care

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Mixed

Salary up to £60,000 DOE; Welcome Bonus up to £2,000 and Relocation Allowance up to £5,000.

Location: Stranraer, Scotland, United Kingdom.

About the Practice

Academy Vets is a busy mixed practice in Southwest Scotland, offering dairy fertility, small‑animal consulting and surgery, health planning, fertility testing and equine services.

Rota and Working Hours

Five days per week from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm with an hour lunch break. Weekend rota and out‑of‑hours on a 2:10 basis with an odd Saturday morning. Vets receive a half‑day off on the Friday following their weekend first call. Two vets are on call for backup.

Benefits – Work‑life balance

• 6.8 weeks annual leave
• Birthday a paid day off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

Benefits – 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

Benefits – Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance – 5 days paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All Vets receive £1,250 per annum to spend via the Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional Benefits

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

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Veterinary Services

Application Process

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