OOH Veterinary Surgeon - Large Animal

Kernow Vet Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural veterinary practice in Scotland seeks a dedicated vet for emergency care. The role offers a salary up to £31,000 alongside a relocation allowance and accommodation. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a rota of one week on, three weeks off, and expand your skills in a supportive environment. The position is ideal for veterinarians looking to support farmers while living in beautiful Moray.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Discounted pet treatment

Qualifications

• Must be confident in handling night-time emergencies and working independently.
• Experience in farm and equine practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency veterinary care out of hours.
• Support farming clients during critical times.
• Handle surgical obstetrics and manage varied caseload.

Skills

Emergency response

Surgical skills

Relationship building

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Seafield Veterinary Group, Keith, Keith, Scotland

Salary up to £31,000 (actual 1 week on / 3 weeks off) + £7,500 Relocation Allowance + Vehicle + Accommodation Provided

Shaping the future – Supporting our farming community

At Seafield Vets, we are proud to serve the rural farming community of Moray. We work closely with pedigree beef and sheep farmers, supporting them at the times they need us most. As part of our Farm24 team, you’ll provide seamless and sustainable 24-hour cover for our clients and their businesses.

This is a fantastic opportunity to focus on farm and equine emergencies while enjoying an enviable work-life balance. Our model allows daytime vets to concentrate on routine and preventative work, while our dedicated Out of Hours vets deliver vital emergency care during evenings and weekends.

A varied and exciting emergency caseload

This role offers significant exposure to farm and equine emergencies, with surgical obstetrics featuring strongly, making it an excellent opportunity for a surgically minded vet. You will need to be confident in handling night-time emergencies and working independently, while also building strong and lasting relationships with our local farmers and practice teams. Emergencies can be attended from the comfort of your own home if you live locally, or from our provided accommodation during your working week.

The caseload is varied, with busy spring months bringing plenty of obstetric challenges, balanced by quieter periods in the summer that allow for valuable downtime. Based in Keith, the central hub of the geographical area we cover, you will play an integral role in our emergency response team, supporting farms and equine clients across Moray.

Work-life balance

We believe excellent veterinary care should never come at the expense of your wellbeing. That’s why our Out of Hours rota is built around balance:

• One week on, three weeks off – giving you 3 weeks free out of every 4
• Shifts run 6pm to 8am, Monday to Sunday during your on-call week.
• Option to discuss a 1 week on / 1 week off pattern if preferred (salary adjusted accordingly).

This rota gives you the freedom to truly enjoy your time off – whether it’s climbing Munros, exploring the North Coast 500, canoeing the River Spey, or simply relaxing and recharging.

What we offer

• Salary up to £31,000 DOE (based on 1 week on / 3 weeks off)
• Up to £7,500 relocation allowance
• Vehicle and accommodation provided

Life in Moray

Located in the beautiful northeast of Scotland, Keith is ideally placed to access both the Moray coastline and the Cairngorms National Park. With stunning landscapes, rich farming heritage, and welcoming communities, it’s the perfect base for your next veterinary adventure. From whisky trails to wildlife watching, there’s plenty to enjoy in your downtime.

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

• 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Seafield Veterinary Group, 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 Taylor Findlay from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.