Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Inspiring Vet Care; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus up to £5,000

Relocation allowance up to £3,000

Private medical insurance

6.6 weeks holiday

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care is seeking a motivated Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon for our Keith-based practice with cross-site support to Banff and Buckie. You’ll handle consultations, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry, with opportunities for exotics exposure at Buckie.

The role offers a broad, varied caseload and strong mentorship within a supportive team, with flexible full-time patterns and a commitment to clinical development.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities to support a collaborative practice.
• Competent with routine consultations and basic surgical procedures.
• Flexibility to work across multiple branch sites.
• Eligibility for veterinary registration and degree in veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consultations, medical workups, soft tissue surgery, and dental procedures.
• Provide high-quality clinical care tailored to individual patient needs.
• Work across multiple branch sites as part of a collaborative team.
• Participate in internal referral workflows and clinical development.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

Surgical skills

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration

Job description

Salary up to £70,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £3,000!

Seafield Veterinary Practice is looking for a motivated and confident Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an all-rounder who is passionate about delivering high clinical standards while enjoying a varied and rewarding caseload.

The role is primarily based at our Keith branch, with occasional support across our Banff and Buckie clinics. You will be part of a well-established, forward-thinking practice that values collaboration, flexibility, and clinical development.

You will enjoy a broad and interesting caseload including consultations, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry, with opportunities for internal referral and case support across the group. Our Buckie branch also provides exposure to some exotics cases, adding further variety to your clinical work.

Practice Highlights

• RCVS accredited small animal practice with three branch sites (Keith, Banff, Buckie)
• Main clinical hub in Keith with modern diagnostic and surgical facilities
• Wide and varied caseload including consultations, surgery, dentistry, and exotics exposure
• Internal referral opportunities between branches to support case development
• Supportive and collaborative veterinary team with strong mentorship culture
• Flexibility to accommodate consult-only, surgical-only, or mixed caseload interests
• Growing practice responding to increasing local demand for services

About Inspiring Vet Care

Inspiring vet care 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. 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

As a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon, you will contribute to high-quality patient care across a varied caseload.

• Deliver consultations, medical workups, soft tissue surgery, and dental procedures
• Provide high-quality clinical care tailored to individual patient needs
• Work across multiple branch sites as part of a collaborative team
• Contribute to case discussion and internal referral workflows
• Support the ongoing development of clinical standards within the practice
• Participate in a 1 in 4 Saturdays and OOH rota

Working Pattern

• Flexible full-time options (4 or 5 days per week)
• Weekend share and included in rota for OOH
• Practice open 8:00am-6:00pm
• Rotas designed to support work-life balance wherever possible

Life in Morayshire

Located in the beautiful Morayshire region, Seafield Veterinary Practice offers access to stunning countryside, charming coastal villages, and vibrant local communities. With excellent transport links and a strong outdoor lifestyle on your doorstep, the area is ideal for those seeking both professional fulfilment and quality of life outside of work.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated small animal veterinary surgeon looking to develop your career in a supportive and varied practice environment. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility) with the RCVS
• Some experience in small animal first opinion practice (new graduates considered with support)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence in routine consultations and basic surgical procedures
• A proactive approach to learning and development
• Flexibility and adaptability across multiple branch sites

How We’ll Support You

We’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• 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

• 6.6 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, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.

Salary up to £70,000 DOE