Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Kernow Vet Group; Keith; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kernow Vet Group seeks a small animal veterinary surgeon for its Keith location, offering a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including a welcome bonus and relocation allowance. Candidates will work with a diverse caseload and may experience both surgical and consultative roles, with mentorship provided for less experienced applicants. A flexible work-life balance is emphasized, allowing for tailored work patterns and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Generous annual leave with additional holiday for birthdays

£1250 CPD allowance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Motivated small animal vet ready for new challenges.
• Client communication skills and teamwork are essential.
• Mentorship available for candidates with less experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultations and perform surgeries.
• Support the team across multiple branches as needed.
• Maintain high clinical standards in patient care.

Skills

Experience in veterinary practice

Confidence in surgery

Ability to work varying hours

Job description

Seafield Veterinary Group, Keith, Keith, Scotland

Salary up to £60,000 DOE plus up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus, up to £3,000 Relocation Allowance

Are you a motivated small animal vet ready for your next adventure? Seafield Veterinary Practice is seeking a confident all-rounder dedicated to high clinical standards. While the role is primarily based at our Keith branch, you’ll occasionally provide support at our Banff and Buckie clinics.

You’ll enjoy a varied caseload, including consultations, soft tissue surgeries, and dental procedures, with opportunities for internal referrals to our Banff branch. Although predominantly your caseload will be centred in small animal, our Buckie branch offers the exposure to some exotics.

Experience is a plus, but not a deal-breaker; we provide mentorship for the right candidate. As we expand to meet growing demand, we welcome applications from consult-only vets, surgical-only vets, or those who enjoy a mix of both. Join us and be part of our well-equipped, supportive team!

Explore your full potential

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.

Our Keith Branch is open 8:00am - 6:00pm and could offer working hours within this time, be it 4 or 5 days. We are flexible and willing to adjust to a 4- or 5-day pattern and hours to suit both parties. We have vets working varying hours across the board but ideally, we would like a minimum of 4 days until 6 pm where possible with a share in 1 in 4 Saturdays and has no out-of-hours requirement.

Why Seafield Vet Group?

At the heart of our RCVS Accredited Practice in Keith lies a cutting-edge hub equipped with a comprehensive array of diagnostic and surgical tools that empower our team to deliver exceptional care. With three branches in the area, we are truly at the very heart of our local community.

Nestled in the breathtaking Morayshire region, you'll find a vibrant blend of towns, charming rural and seaside villages, and stunning countryside. With direct train links to the entire UK and some of the most spectacular coastlines, this is the perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure. Here, you’ll enjoy a remarkable work-life balance amidst magnificent scenery that truly offers something for everyone!

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

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

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.