Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Overview

Abbey Vet Clinic in Arbroath is looking for an experienced small animal veterinary surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for a clinician ready to take on more responsibility, mentor recent graduates, and continue developing their own skills in a well-established practice. You’ll have clinical freedom, a varied caseload, and opportunities to specialise.

Salary up to £65,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000. The role offers a flexible work pattern and a 40-hour week over a 4/5 day schedule with Saturday mornings on an equal rota. No OOH requirement.

We work closely with Cats Protection, running a dedicated cat clinic, and collaborate with our sister practice Robson Vets in Laurencekirk who are also recruiting.

Two well-established branches in Arbroath and Forfar with modern facilities, including iM3 dental machines, digital radiology, and IDEXX biochemistry and haematology equipment. A brand-new dental x-ray machine has been installed in the Arbroath branch to enhance dentistry services. The caseload includes a mix of medical and surgical cases such as routine neuterings, pyometras, lump removals, GI foreign bodies, and dentistry. We support developing areas of interest and certificate study.

Arbroath offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle with access to Angus and Dundee amenities, scenic walks, and cultural attractions.

We are a welcoming and supportive environment focused on personal development and high-quality veterinary care. Our team currently includes 4 experienced vets and 5 RVNs who run their own clinics. RVNs provide a range of services and we value nurse-led initiatives in patient care.

We emphasise work-life balance and flexible rota patterns to fit your lifestyle and career stage.

• Competitive base salary up to £65,000 DOE
• 6.8 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
• CPD allowance £1,250 with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support and learning opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
• Care Fund: £1,250 per annum to spend on eligible items
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes; optional voluntary benefits
• Discounted treatments for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

IVC Evidensia is committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Employer, happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

£0 - £65,000 a year. Up to £65,000 DOE.

• Mid-Senior level

• Part-time

• Health Care Provider

• Veterinary Services

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