Job Description

Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Salary: Up to £75,000
Location: Aberdeenshire, UK
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time/Part-time
Welcome Bonus: Up to £10,000 pro rata
Relocation Allowance: Up to £8,000 pro rata

An exciting opportunity is available for a Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a team in a 4 FTE Farm and Equine role within a busy mixed practice. The position focuses on delivering proactive service to farm and equine clients, with a well-established client base of pedigree and commercial beef and sheep clients.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with proactive clients and staff management; however, training and support will be provided by senior team members.

Rota
The role offers up to 40 hours per week for full-time candidates, with flexibility to consider part-time applicants and adaptable working hours. The new vet will contribute to the Out-of-Hours (OOH) rota, currently set at a 1:5 basis, and play a key role in evolving it to maintain ideal working conditions.

About the Team
The team consists of approximately 15 vets, including 10 full-time equivalent vets, with a dedicated Large Animal team of 4 FTE vets. During the busy Spring and Autumn seasons, additional support is required. The practice is equipped with advanced facilities like Easi-scan Go Scanners, Bull Fertility Equipment, Foot Trimming Facilities, and an internal IDEXX Lab.

This role offers the chance to work with passionate clients focused on producing top-quality livestock. It’s an opportunity to take the lead in a proactive service approach and strengthen relationships with farm and equine clients.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance

• 6.8 weeks annual leave
• Birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental/surrogacy pay)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance for 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro-rata)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to a comprehensive online veterinary encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for vets and nurses
• £1,000 annually via the Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Program
• Quality Improvement Program

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover, RCVS fees

Additional Benefits

• Discounts and cashback with various retailers
• Pension scheme (5% Employee/3% Employer)
• Discounted staff pet care

This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and contribution to a dynamic and dedicated team.

Contact | info@gvcvets.com | +44 330 1135 222

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