Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia; Inverurie; Presencial; GBP 63 000 - 77 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank hols

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave and pay

BVA membership, VDS & RCVS fees

Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes

Retail discounts & cashback

Reduced-cost veterinary care for your/

Resumo da oferta

Seafield Veterinary Practice in Morayshire is seeking a motivated Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, supportive team. The role offers a varied caseload with consultations, soft tissue surgery and dentistry across multiple branches.

We provide flexible full-time options, mentorship, CPD funding, and a generous package including salary up to £70,000 DOE, a welcome bonus up to £5,000 and relocation allowance up to £5,000, plus a comprehensive benefits suite.

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• Deliver high-quality consultations, medical workups, and dental procedures.
• Perform soft tissue surgery and dentistry as part of a clinical caseload.
• Work across multiple branch sites as part of a collaborative team.
• Contribute to case discussions and internal referral workflows.
• Support development of clinical standards within the practice.
• Participate in a 1 in 4 Saturdays and OOH rota.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidence in consultations

Proactive learning

Flexibility across sites

Formação académica

Veterinary degree & RCVS registration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

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

• 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. With property prices offering so much more than suburban living Morayshire has everything to offer someone looking for a peaceful way of life.

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

£0 - £70,000 a year

Salary up to £70,000 DOE

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