Are you a mixed vet looking for true variety, a supportive team and an excellent work-life balance? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern, well-equipped practice in Aberdeenshire, with a structured rota across farm, equine and small animal work – plus time built in for case work-ups and development.

Key Details

• Location: Aberdeenshire (Inverurie area)

• Role: Mixed Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Permanent

• Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 FTE DOE

• Hours: Full time, 4 days per week, 08:45–17:00

• OOH: 1:8 rota (always 2 vets on call – primary & backup)

  • Compensated with a 4-day long weekend after each on-call weekend

  • Additional mid-rota long weekend

  • Cash benefit per call-out

• Consultations: 15 minutes, in structured blocks

The Role

• Genuine mix of farm, equine and small animal cases

• Structured rota with set operating days to work up your own cases

• Weekly clinical meetings for case discussion, CPD and collaboration

• Support available to develop specific clinical interests

• Car available if required

About the Practice
This is a forward-thinking, independent-minded practice with excellent facilities and a large team of experienced nurses. Equipment includes:

• Equine and small animal video endoscopes

• Sector and linear ultrasound scanners for farm/equine

• High quality small animal ultrasound

• Digital X-ray (including dental and mobile for equine)

• Full in-house lab facilities

The team pride themselves on a collaborative and social culture, with a rota designed to protect work-life balance.

Location
Inverurie is a thriving market town in Aberdeenshire, offering a great mix of local amenities, welcoming community, and easy access to the outdoors. The Cairngorms National Park, Scottish coastline, and city life in Aberdeen are all within reach – perfect for downtime and adventure.

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000 – £60,000 DOE

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays

• £1,750 CPD allowance per annum

• CPD/certificate support encouraged

• RCVS membership and 2 other subscriptions paid

• VDS cover

• Health Shield wellbeing plan

• Enhanced parental pay

• Staff discounts on veterinary care

• My Perks discount scheme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Company sick pay

• Annual pay reviews

• Career progression opportunities

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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