Veterinary Surgeon - Equine

Veterinary Surgeon – Equine role at IVC Evidensia

About The Practice

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 doorstep 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 digital radiography, 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.

• RICS 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

Applicant Requirements

• RCVS registered with equine experience
• Proven capabilities in lameness work‑ups, pre‑purchase examinations, routine minor surgical procedures and castrations
• Willingness to train and mentor team members
• Flexibility for leadership role or skill development; part‑time hours may be considered

Because our people matter

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.

Benefits

• Work‑life balance: 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Wellbeing:
  Private medical insurance; employee assistance programme 24/7 helpline
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Development: £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hrs paid CPD leave pro rata; certificate support; learning and development opportunities via IVC Evidensia Academy; access to Vetlexicon; research funding; £1250 per annum Care Fund
• Infection prevention and control programme; quality improvement programme
• Professional memberships: BVA membership; VDS cover; RCVS fees
• Colleague benefits:
  Company pension scheme (company contribution); cycle to work scheme & green cars scheme
• Voluntary benefits: flexibility to choose from range of voluntary benefits; discounts/cashback with participating retailers; discounted treatment for own pets at IVC Evidensia practice

Salary

£0 – £65,000 a year (Salary up to £65,000 DOE)

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