Veterinary Surgeon - Inverness
| Posting date: | 05 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 July 2025 |
| Location: | IV4 7BS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-53744-20726 |
Summary
Veterinary Surgeon – Inverness
• Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join an independent practice located in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland, just outside Inverness.
• Modern facilities including digital X-ray, ultrasound, dental X-ray, AI Imagyst microscope, in-house lab and more
• Supportive and close-knit team of 1.5 Vets, 1 RVN, 1 VCA, and 1 Kennel Assistant
• Flexible rota designed to promote a strong work-life balance
• Excellent salary of up to £60,000 DOE
Are you an experienced Vet looking for a fresh start in the Scottish Highlands? This independent practice is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to become part of their small, friendly team in Beauly – just a short drive from Inverness.
The practice opened its doors in June 2024 and has quickly grown into a valued part of the local community. Their mission is to provide exceptional, personalised care while fostering strong relationships with clients and their pets. With a calm and welcoming atmosphere, the team takes great pride in delivering high standards of care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for all staff.
Facilities are modern and thoughtfully equipped, featuring digital X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound, an AI Imagyst microscope, in-house lab machines, and a dedicated dental suite. This allows the team to deliver high-quality care across first opinion medicine, diagnostics, and surgery.
The current clinical team consists of 1.5 Vets, a Registered Veterinary Nurse, a VCA, and a Kennel Assistant. The successful applicant will enjoy the support of this collaborative team and will be encouraged to contribute ideas, pursue interests, and grow professionally. Schedule 3 procedures are supported, and nurses are empowered to run their own clinics.
Work-life balance is a priority, and the rota is designed with flexibility in mind. The full-time role averages 37 hours per week, including some weekend and on-call duties, but part-time applicants are also welcomed.
The Rota:
• Full-time role – average 37 hours per week (Monday–Saturday)
• Saturday rota: 1 in 3 or 4 (9am–1pm), with on-call from Friday evening through to Monday morning
• Flexible shifts with plenty of time off
• 20-minute consultations to allow thorough patient care
The Benefits:
• Competitive salary up to £60,000 DOE
• 28 days annual leave + birthday off
• Variable CPD allowance (including team CPD days)
• Professional memberships paid (RCVS & VDS)
• Healthcare
• Staff discount – wholesale pricing + 50% off procedures/consultations
• Profit-sharing
• Relocation assistance
• Free on-site parking
• Company social events
Job Ref: JOB-53744
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email l.thorpe@purovets.com
To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com
And don’t forget, if this position isn’t right for you but you know someone who might be interested, we offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *T&Cs apply.