Small Animal Vet - Fair Vets

Overview

Small Animal Vet - Fair City Vets role at IVC Evidensia UK. Salary up to £60,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000.

Are you a dedicated Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with strong surgical and medical skills, excellent communication, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care? Fair City Veterinary Group in Perth is looking for someone like you to join our experienced and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an established, well-respected practice where your clinical expertise and personal development will be truly valued.

Crieff & Fair City Vets is a well-established, community-focused practice operating across three locations. Our Crieff branch offers a friendly, close-knit environment with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Fair City Vets, based in spacious, modern facilities, is designed to provide excellent privacy and outstanding client care. Meanwhile, our Auchterarder practice has been recently renovated, featuring two large consultation rooms and plenty of opportunity for growing caseloads.

We take pride in offering advanced services such as laparoscopy, ultrasonography, dental radiography (IM3), in-house laboratory testing, digital radiography, and laser therapy. As a busy small animal practice, we balance a rewarding mix of consultations and surgeries, working closely with our long-established clients.

Located in Perth, Scotland—a historic city on the banks of the River Tay and known as the “Gateway to the Highlands”—our Fair City practice is also an accredited Silver Cat Friendly Clinic.

Our dedicated team includes 6 vets, 5 registered veterinary nurses, 3 student nurses, and 2 animal care assistants, all working alongside a brilliant reception team. We are passionate about continuous professional development, supporting team specialisation, and encouraging clinical advancement at every level, fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking working culture.

• Provide high-quality clinical care in a busy small animal practice, with strong surgical and medical skills
• Perform and assist with a range of surgeries and diagnostic procedures
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members to support clinical decisions
• Contribute to ongoing development and maintenance of high standards of patient care

• Qualified Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with strong surgical and medical abilities
• Experience with laparoscopy, ultrasonography, dental radiography (IM3), in-house laboratory testing, digital radiography, and laser therapy
• Excellent communication and commitment to patient care

• Work-life balance: 40 hours over 4 days per week (flexible for the right candidate); no OOH required
• 6.8 weeks of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays; additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• 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 paid CPD leave; learning and development via IVC Evidensia Academy; access to Vetlexicon
• Research funding opportunities for Vets and Nurses;
  Care Fund allowance (£1,250 per year)
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme;
  Quality Improvement Programme
• BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees; company pension scheme with employer contribution
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes; voluntary benefits and retail discounts
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

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