Veterinary Surgeon
Location: North East Scotland
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 3 – 4 days per week
Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturday mornings
OOH: None
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a busy, well
established independent practice.
This role offers a varied caseload within a practice that has a strong reputation and exceptionally
high demand, including a waiting list for new clients.
The position is part of a larger mixed practice, with approximately a 50/50 split between small and
large animal work, although this role is focused on small animal care.
About the Practice
You will be joining a large, experienced team, including:
- 12 Veterinary Surgeons
- 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses
- Dedicated support and reception teams
The practice operates across two well-equipped sites, offering a full range of services and a strong,
loyal client base.
Facilities include:
- Digital radiography
- Ultrasonography
- Endoscopy
- In-house laboratory (same-day diagnostics)
- Dedicated surgical theatre with modern anaesthetic monitoring
- Dental suite
- Separate dog and cat wards with excellent hospitalisation facilities
- Advanced diagnostics including cytology and imaging
The practice also offers a full emergency service, supported by a dedicated team.
Working Pattern
- 3–4 days per week
- 1 in 4 Saturday mornings
- No on-call requirement
About You
- RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
- Confident in general small animal practice
- A team player who enjoys working in a busy environment
- Keen to deliver high standards of patient care
- Interest in developing clinical skills and case work-up
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Flexible working pattern
- Supportive, experienced team environment
- Busy caseload with strong clinical exposure
- Independent practice with strong clinical autonomy
About the Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving independent practice with a high caseload, strong
team support, and the ability to work cases up thoroughly.
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