Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Salary up to £70,000 DOE | Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 | Relocation Allowance up to £3,000
Seafield Veterinary Practice is looking for a motivated and confident Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an all-rounder who is passionate about delivering high clinical standards while enjoying a varied and rewarding caseload.
The role is primarily based at our Keith branch, with occasional support across our Banff and Buckie clinics. You will be part of a well-established, forward-thinking practice that values collaboration, flexibility, and clinical development.
You will enjoy a broad and interesting caseload including consultations, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry, with opportunities for internal referral and case support across the group. Our Buckie branch also provides exposure to some exotics cases, adding further variety to your clinical work.
Practice Highlights
*RCVS accredited small animal practice with three branch sites (Keith, Banff, Buckie)
*Main clinical hub in Keith with modern diagnostic and surgical facilities
*Wide and varied caseload including consultations, surgery, dentistry, and exotics exposure
*Internal referral opportunities between branches to support case development
*Supportive and collaborative veterinary team with strong mentorship culture
*Flexibility to accommodate consult-only, surgical-only, or mixed caseload interests
*Growing practice responding to increasing local demand for services
About IVC Evidensia
IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.
At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon, you will contribute to high-quality patient care across a varied caseload.
*Deliver consultations, medical workups, soft tissue surgery, and dental procedures
*Provide high-quality clinical care tailored to individual patient needs
*Work across multiple branch sites as part of a collaborative team
*Contribute to case discussion and internal referral workflows
*Support the ongoing development of clinical standards within the practice
*Participate in a 1 in 4 Saturday rota
*No out-of-hours requirement
Working Pattern:
*Flexible full-time options (4 or 5 days per week)
*Practice open 8:00am–6:00pm
*Rotas designed to support work-life balance wherever possible
Life in Morayshire
Located in the beautiful Morayshire region, Seafield Veterinary Practice offers access to stunning countryside, charming coastal villages, and vibrant local communities. With excellent transport links and a strong outdoor lifestyle on your doorstep, the area is ideal for those seeking both professional fulfilment and quality of life outside of work.
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are a confident and motivated small animal veterinary surgeon looking to develop your career in a supportive and varied practice environment. You’ll bring:
*A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility) with the RCVS
*Some experience in small animal first opinion practice (new graduates considered with support)
*Strong communication and teamwork skills
*Confidence in routine consultations and basic surgical procedures
*A proactive approach to learning and development
*Flexibility and adaptability across multiple branch sites
