Veterinary Surgeon - Equine

Kernow Vet Group; Inverness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in the Highlands of Scotland seeks an Experienced Equine Vet to join their dedicated team. This role offers a competitive salary and relocation package, alongside generous benefits like 6.8 weeks annual leave, CPD funding, and various professional memberships. Ideal candidates should be RCVS registered with equine experience, ready to contribute to high-quality veterinary care in a beautiful location.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven capabilities in equine veterinary care.
• Experience in mentoring team members is desirable.
• Flexibility for leadership or part-time roles.

Responsibilities

• Join an enthusiastic team committed to clinical excellence on a shared OOH rota.
• Engage in equine only veterinary work in a fantastic part of the world.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Lameness work ups

Pre-purchase examinations

Routine minor surgical procedures

Castrations

Education

RCVS registered

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an Experienced Equine vet to join an enthusiastic, friendly, forward thinking and established team in the Highlands of Scotland. The practice is superbly located on the door step of an outdoor enthusiast’s playground close to both mountains and sea giving easy access to skiing, mountain biking, mountaineering, climbing and water-sports. We are an ambulatory and clinic based practice close to Inverness (has an airport and good transport hub), with inpatient facilities including stables, stocks, large treatment area, knockdown/recovery room, trot up and arena facilities. The practice is also fully equipped with DR - X ray, ultrasound, endoscopes, gastroscope, motorised dental equipment and shockwave. We also have frequent clinic days with regular visiting specialists.

About the role

You would be joining a dedicated team committed to clinical excellence on a 1 in 5 shared OOH rota. The position comes with a competitive salary and a relocation package. Other benefits include a work-use vehicle, generous holiday entitlement, fully-funded CPD allowance, paid RCVS fees and BEVA membership. This job offers a chance to engage in equine only veterinary work in a fantastic part of the world.

RCVS registered with equine experience and proven capabilities in lameness work ups, pre-purchase examinations, routine minor surgical procedures and castrations . Training and mentoring of other team members would also be a part of the role, so applicants should be happy to be involved with the development of their colleagues. We are prepared to be flexible and will consider someone who wants a leadership role or someone who still needs to develop some of their skills. We are also prepared to consider part-time hours for the right candidate.

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

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.