Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

Salary up to £70,000 DOE plus relocation allowance up to £8,000.

Location:

Speyside Vets – two sites in Fochabers and Aberlour, Scotland.

Speyside Vets is a mixed, two‑site practice located in the heart of Speyside, Northeast Scotland. The practice offers a balanced clinical mix of around 70% small animal, 15% farm, and 15% equine work. The clinics are modern, well‑resourced, and foster a collaborative culture where staff support one another.

• Handle small animal surgery in‑house, including orthopaedics.
• Provide veterinary care across a supportive, collaborative environment, supporting nurses and support staff.

• Mid‑Senior level veterinary surgeon experience in small animal practice.
• Works flexible rota patterns, suitable for part‑time or full‑time (up to 40 hours per week).

Mid‑Senior level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

Veterinary Services

• 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

• £1,250 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 £1,250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

• 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: you can 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