Veterinary Surgeon - Mixed Animal

IVC Evidensia UK; Pitlochry; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.8 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave and pay

BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees

Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes

Retail discounts and cashback offers

Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

Job summary

IVC Evidensia UK is looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join Heartland Vets in Pitlochry, Scotland. The role offers a permanent mixed animal position with opportunities for both small and large animal practice, supported by an experienced team. Key responsibilities include delivering clinical care, managing consultations, and participating in an out-of-hours rota. The position allows for flexible working patterns and offers numerous perks like extensive holidays, medical insurance, and a career development fund.

Qualifications

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility) with the RCVS.
• Experience or strong interest in mixed animal practice.
• Confidence in managing a varied caseload across species.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical care across small animal, farm, and equine cases.
• Manage routine consultations, surgical procedures, and emergency cases.
• Participate in the out-of-hours rota (1 in 5 including weekends and weeknights).
• Work collaboratively across both branches to support case continuity.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client relationship skills

Mixed animal practice interest

Collaboration

Education

Veterinary degree and registration

Job description

Salary up to £70,000 DOE | Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 | Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

Heartland Vets is looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team in the heart of Highland Perthshire. This is a permanent mixed animal role, with fixed‑term opportunities also considered for the right candidate.

This is a genuinely varied position with a strong mixed caseload, offering excellent opportunities to develop across both small and large animal practice within a supportive, close‑knit team.

Practice Highlights

• True mixed practice with approximately 60% small animal and 40% large animal caseload
• Large animal work including beef cattle, sheep, pigs, deer, poultry, and camelids
• Equine work including vaccinations, dentistry, and occasional colic cases
• Small animal caseload including dogs, cats, and rabbits
• Two‑site practice (Aberfeldy main hub and Pitlochry branch)
• Experienced and supportive team including 5 vets, 3 nurses, student nurse, and 6 support staff
• Well‑equipped with digital X‑ray, ultrasound, Ovacyte faecal analyser, stance analyser, PRP therapy kit, bull fertility testing equipment, and motorised equine dental kit
• Wide geographical coverage offering a diverse and interesting caseload across Highland Perthshire

About IVC Evidensia

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Deliver clinical care across small animal, farm, and equine cases
• Manage routine consultations, surgical procedures, and emergency cases
• Participate in the out‑of‑hours rota (1 in 5 including weekends and weeknights)
• Work collaboratively across both branches to support case continuity
• Contribute to a supportive and team‑focused clinical environment

Working Pattern

• Full‑time and part‑time applications considered
• Flexible working patterns available (including condensed or school‑hour options where possible)
• No routine weekend work outside of OOH rota commitments
• 1 in 5 out‑of‑hours rota with time off in lieu following weekends

Life in Highland Perthshire

Based in Aberfeldy, Heartland Vets offers an exceptional quality of life in one of Scotland’s most scenic regions. Surrounded by mountains, rivers, and lochs, Highland Perthshire is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor living, with opportunities for hill walking, cycling, paddleboarding, rafting, and exploring nearby Munros.

The area offers a strong community feel while remaining within reach of Perth, Dundee, Stirling, Glasgow, and Edinburgh, combining rural living with excellent accessibility.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility) with the RCVS
• Experience or strong interest in mixed animal practice
• Confidence in managing a varied caseload across species
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• A flexible, collaborative, and proactive approach to work

How We’ll Support You

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role‑relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.8 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced‑cost veterinary care for your own pets

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £70,000 DOE