On-Call Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

On-Call Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

Salary up to £31,000 DOE plus up to £7,500 Relocation & Accommodation Provided!

We are seeking a confident small animal vet for a rewarding, flexible out-of-hours role in a stunning part of Scotland. The role involves relaunching and developing our small animal emergency provision, supporting the local community and veterinary teams.

Key responsibilities include responding to small animal emergencies, working independently at our well‑equipped site or on‑call from home (or our provided accommodation), and collaborating with veterinary teams to ensure high‑quality client care.

We offer a one‑week‑on, three‑weeks‑off rota (6pm–8am, Monday‑Sunday); a one‑week‑on, one‑week‑off pattern can be discussed with adjusted salary. The role requires strong problem‑solving skills and a genuine commitment to animal and client welfare.

• Competitive salary up to £31,000 DOE (based on a one‑week‑on, three‑weeks‑off schedule)
• Up to £7,500 relocation allowance
• Visa sponsorship available for overseas candidates
• Comfortable accommodation during the working week
• Standard IVC benefits, including holiday allowance taken during off weeks
• 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays and additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, and enhanced family‑friendly policies
• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro‑ratta, certificate support, and access to Vetlexicon
• Company pension scheme with contribution, Cycle‑to‑Work and Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Discounts on retailer cashback, pet treatment at an IVC Evidensia practice, and more

We employ a rotating roster to support your lifestyle while providing clinical exposure and importance to your personal wellbeing.

Location:

Inverurie, Scotland (also Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire). The role may be based from home if local, with accommodation available for those who are not.

We are open to discussing alternative rota patterns; salary will be adjusted accordingly.