Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon - Full-time

Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon - Full-time

Parkside Veterinary Group Dundee Branch

Mixed

Full time

Permanent

Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Full Time

Location:
Dundee, Scotland
Practice:
Parkside Veterinary Group

Join our dedicated Equine and Farm animal team in beautiful Scotland – where career opportunities meet breathtaking landscapes.

Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary career?

If you’re passionate about Equine and Farm animal medicine and want a role that offers variety, support and a great work-life balance, this could be the perfect opportunity. At Parkside Veterinary Group, we combine clinical excellence with a strong team ethos, all in one of the most scenic regions of the UK.

About the Role

Parkside Veterinary Group is seeking a committed Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our experienced team based in Dundee, serving the stunning Tayside, Angus and Fife regions. This is a full‑time role, ideally suited to an experienced Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS), offering a diverse and interesting caseload across equine, farm and smallholder work, with excellent clinical support.

You’ll be part of the equine and farm animal team within a well-established, multi-branch mixed practice. Our rota is evenly shared, with:

• Protected time off after night on-call
• Half-day every week and Monday off following a weekend on-call
• Out-of-hours phone service and lone worker safety scheme

Why Parkside Vets?

We pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking, supportive practice with modern facilities, including:

• In-house equine stables and stocks at two locations
• In-house laboratory
• Advanced equipment: mobile digital X-ray, ultrasound for equine work, respiratory scope, fertility testing kits, and more
• Access to visiting specialists, reducing the need for external referrals

What We Offer

• 32 days holiday plus your birthday off
• 5 days CPD with a generous allowance; support for further qualifications encouraged and funded
• A strong team ethos with regular meetings, protected lunch breaks and a genuine focus on work-life balance

Life in Dundee & Tayside – What’s on Our Doorstep?

Dundee is a vibrant coastal city with excellent transport links, affordable living and a thriving cultural scene. Beyond the city, you’ll find:

• The Cairngorms National Park – perfect for hiking, skiing, and wildlife spotting
• Angus Glens and Perthshire – stunning countryside for walking, cycling, and horse riding
• Beautiful beaches along the east coast
• Easy access to Edinburgh and Aberdeen for city breaks

Whether you love outdoor adventures, historic sites or a lively social scene, this region offers something for everyone.

• £1750 CPD Allowance per annum
• health shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid, two other membership subscriptions VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CPD/training support
• Company sick pay
• Colleague engagement survey
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities