Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Salary up to £70,000 DOE | Relocation Allowance up to £8,000
Speyside Vets are looking for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive mixed practice in the heart of Northeast Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a collaborative team while enjoying a varied caseload and flexibility to shape your role around your clinical interests.
Practice highlights:
*Two-site mixed practice located in Fochabers and Aberlour
*Approximate caseload split of 70% small animal, 15% farm, 15% equine
*Busy small animal caseload with strong surgical exposure, including orthopaedics
*Modern, well-equipped facilities across both sites
*Loyal and established client base with a strong community focus
*Supportive team of 5 vets, 5 RVNs, student nurse, and dedicated support staff
*Collaborative culture with strong case continuity and clinical autonomy
*Flexibility to tailor caseload towards small animal focus if preferred
We are a friendly and approachable team who pride ourselves on working together to deliver excellent patient care. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your cases while benefiting from the support of experienced colleagues in a positive and team-focused environment.
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 Veterinary Surgeon, you will:
*Deliver high-quality consultations and surgical care, primarily within small animal practice
*Manage and work up cases to a high clinical standard with continuity of care
*Perform a range of surgical procedures, with opportunities to develop orthopaedic skills
*Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines where required
*Contribute to a positive team culture and shared clinical learning
Location & Lifestyle
Based in the beautiful Speyside region of Northeast Scotland, this role offers an exceptional quality of life alongside a rewarding veterinary career. Surrounded by the Cairngorms National Park and the Moray Firth coastline, the area is perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors, with opportunities for hill walking, skiing, mountain biking, paddleboarding, and wildlife spotting right on your doorstep.
The local communities of Fochabers and Aberlour offer a welcoming, close-knit feel with excellent schools and amenities, while larger towns such as Elgin are just a short drive away. With Aberdeen and Inverness both within easy reach, you’ll benefit from access to airports, shopping, and cultural attractions while enjoying a more relaxed pace of life.
At Speyside Vets, culture is just as important as clinical care. You’ll be joining a genuinely supportive and down-to-earth team that values collaboration, humour, and mutual respect — a place where everyone pitches in and where you can truly feel part of the team.
You Might Be a Great Fit If…
You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys a varied caseload and working within a supportive team. You’ll bring:
*A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
*Experience in small animal practice with confidence in routine surgery and medicine
*Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
*A proactive attitude towards learning and development
*The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
