Veterinary Surgeon - South Ayreshire

purovets; Ayr; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

RCVS membership paid

VDS cover

Health plan

Cycle to Work

Perks program

Career progression

Job summary

Veterinary Surgeon role in South Ayrshire, Scotland, with a salary of £39,000–£52,000 depending on experience. The position is full-time with part-time considered and no out-of-hours work, except for one Saturday morning every four weeks. The practice offers CPD support and a supportive, experienced team.

The successful candidate will have first opinion small animal experience and join an RCVS-accredited group focused on clinical care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with first opinion small animal practice.
• Strong commitment to clinical care, teamwork and professional development.
• Full-time position with approx. 40 hours per week; part-time applications welcomed (minimum 3 days).
• Not suitable for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care to small animals.
• Support a collaborative, learning-focused team.
• Participate in a 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota.

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – South Ayrshire, Scotland

Salary: £39,000 – £52,000 commensurate with experience
Full-time | Part-time considered | No OOH

Why Join?

• £39,000 – £52,000 salary, depending on experience
• Excellent work-life balance with no out-of-hours or weekend work apart from 1 in 4 Saturday mornings
• £1,750 annual CPD allowance plus training and career development
• Join an experienced, supportive team across a friendly group of RCVS-accredited practices
• Enjoy life on the beautiful West Coast of Scotland, with stunning coastline and Glasgow within easy reach

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly group of RCVS-accredited small animal practices in South Ayrshire.

The practice is looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon with first opinion veterinary experience who is keen to become part of an experienced and supportive team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help drive the practice forward while enjoying a strong focus on clinical care, teamwork and professional development.

This is a full-time position of approximately 40 hours per week, although part-time applications from candidates able to work a minimum of three days per week are also welcomed.

The role is not suitable for a new graduate and would suit a Veterinary Surgeon who already has experience working in a first opinion small animal practice.

The Rota

The role offers an excellent work-life balance, with a 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota and no other weekend or out-of-hours work. Vets Now provides the out-of-hours service, meaning the practice team can enjoy their evenings and weekends.

What’s on Offer?

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will receive:

• £39,000 – £52,000 salary, dependent on experience
• 6 weeks' paid holiday including bank holidays
• £1,750 annual CPD allowance
• CPD and ongoing training support
• RCVS membership paid, plus two additional professional memberships
• VDS cover
• Health Cash Plan covering a range of health and wellbeing treatments
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discounts, offers and cashback through My Perks
• Career progression opportunities
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing

The practice is also happy to discuss alternative remuneration packages where these may better suit the successful candidate.

About South Ayrshire

Located on Scotland's beautiful West Coast, South Ayrshire offers an outstanding lifestyle with stunning beaches, coastline and countryside on the doorstep. For those looking for a livelier city experience, Glasgow is also within easy reach.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon looking for a supportive team, strong benefits and a genuinely positive work-life balance.

Ref no: JOB-59416