Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal FTC

Job Overview

Provost Veterinary Group is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team in St Andrews on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to cover maternity leave. This varied role involves a balance of consultations and surgical procedures, providing excellent opportunities to deliver high‑quality patient care within an experienced team.

Full‑time rota includes 40 hours over 4 or 5 days per week, 1 duty shift which could be 9am‑7pm with no out of hours, 1 in 5 Saturday morning share. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle.

Our modern, purpose‑built surgery is located in the beautiful seaside town of St Andrews with 2 branches in the local area. The practice is well‑equipped with high‑standard facilities including 2 surgical theatres, dental suite, digital and dental x‑ray, endoscopy, Imotek ultrasound machine and in‑house lab. We have designated cat, dog and isolation wards and we are proud to be a Cat Friendly Clinic.

Further certification and career progression can be supported.

Our current team consists of 6 veterinarians, 6 RVNs, and 7 support staff. Should you have a niche area of expertise we would welcome this opportunity; we fully support and fund further qualifications and certificates and offer full support and guidance.

St. Andrews is a seaside town northeast of Edinburgh, on Scotland’s east coast. It’s known for its many golf courses, including the Old Course. It’s also known for its historic university, medieval streets and gorgeous traditional buildings. The town is filled with exciting things to see and do, from St Andrews Cathedral to nearby Scotland’s Secret Bunker, so you won’t be short on places to visit.

Located half an hour from Dundee and less than two hours from Edinburgh & Glasgow.

• 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays and additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
• Private Medical Insurance;
  Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline;
  Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay;
  Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing.
• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro‑rata;
  Certificate support;
  Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy;
  Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider;
  All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding;
  All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund;
  Infection Prevention and Control Programme;
  Quality Improvement Programme.
• BVA membership; VDS cover; RCVS fees.
• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well;
  Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria;
  Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you;
  Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers;
  Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice.

Up to £56,000 DOE.

Not Applicable

Contract

Health Care Provider

Veterinary Services