Veterinary Surgeon - Equine

About the Practice

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Equine vet to join an enthusiastic, friendly, forward‑thinking and established team in the Highlands of Scotland. The practice is superbly located on the doorstep of an outdoor enthusiast’s playground close to both mountains and sea, giving easy access to skiing, mountain biking, mountaineering, climbing and water‑sports. We are an ambulatory and clinic‑based practice close to Inverness, with inpatient facilities including stables, stocks, a large treatment area, knockdown/recovery room, trot‑up and arena facilities.

The practice is fully equipped with DR‑X ray, ultrasound, endoscopes, gastroscope, motorised dental equipment and shockwave. We also have frequent clinic days with regular visiting specialists.

You would be joining a dedicated team committed to clinical excellence on a 1 in 5 shared OOH rota. The position comes with a competitive salary and a relocation package. Other benefits include a work‑use vehicle, generous holiday entitlement, fully‑funded CPD allowance, paid RCVS fees and BEVA membership. This job offers a chance to engage in equine‑only veterinary work in a fantastic part of the world.

RCVS registered with equine experience and proven capabilities in lameness work‑ups, pre‑purchase examinations, routine minor surgical procedures and castrations. Training and mentoring of other team members would also be a part of the role, so applicants should be happy to be involved with the development of their colleagues. We are prepared to be flexible and will consider someone who wants a leadership role or someone who still needs to develop some of their skills.

We are also prepared to consider part‑time hours for the right candidate.

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 DOE
• Work‑use vehicle
• Generous holiday entitlement: 6.8 weeks annual leave plus birthday, inclusive of bank holidays
• Wellbeing:
  Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential helpline)
• Family‑friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Professional Memberships: BVA, VDS cover, RCVS fees
• CPD allowance £1,250 and 40 hours paid CPD leave pro‑rata
• Learning & development via IVC Evidensia Academy and Vetlexicon
• Research funding access for vets & nurses;
  Care Fund grant £1,250 per annum
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme
• Company pension scheme (contribution by IVC Evidensia)
• Green commute schemes:
  Cycle to Work, Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Voluntary benefits: discounts/cashback with hundreds of retailers, pet treatment discount at an IVC Evidensia practice