Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia Group; Keith; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave and pay

RCVS fees and BVA membership

Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes

Retail discounts and cashback

Job summary

Seafield Veterinary Practice, part of IVC Evidensia Group, seeks a motivated Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our Keith team. Opportunity for a varied caseload including consultations, surgery, dentistry, and exotics exposure across Keith, Banff, and Buckie clinics.

You will be supported by a collaborative team with mentorship, flexible full-time options, and potential for internal referrals and clinical development opportunities within the group.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration or eligibility.
• Experience in small animal first opinion practice preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

Veterinary degree and RCVS registration or eligibility

Job description

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

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. 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

• 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

Seafield Vets, Keith

144 Land Street, Keith, AB55 5DL, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Jim Dixon from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.