Junior Veterinarian
| Posting date: | 17 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 to £41,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 January 2026 |
| Location: | Cairndow, PA26 8BH |
| Company: | Bakkafrost Scotland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MP-64639-18709 |
Summary
At Bakkafrost Scotland we breed, rear and process superior salmon in the pristine waters of the West Highlands and Islands. If you are an ambitious and motivated person looking for your next challenge in an exciting workplace now is the perfect time to take your next step with Bakkafrost Scotland. As a Junior Veterinarian you will be a key advocate for the health and welfare of our salmon & cleaner fish stock, providing expertise to the business in all aspects of aquaculture. Being responsible for ensuring full health oversight and assessment of fish stock across all stages of production whilst leading industry best practice with a proactive and strategic approach, you will guide operational site teams in all aspects of Fish Health and Welfare - click on the job specification link for full details of the role.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer the following:
- Share bonus program
- Market-leading pension
- Non-contributory life insurance and individual critical illness cover
- Generous Occupational Sick Pay
- 31 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) and the option to buy or sell up to 3 days’ entitlement
- Individual private health care
- Enhanced relocation support
- Personal use of a site vehicle
- Discretionary Area Allowance of £2,000
- Long service award - £500 after 5 years' service, £2,000 after 10 years' service
- Employee recognition scheme
- Professional development support and employee assistance program
- A commitment to health & safety and an excellent occupational health service
- Continuing investment in our business, our people and our technology
- Wider Wallet Scheme giving access to discounts from over 14,500 retailers in the UK
- Cycle to Work Scheme - saving between 25-39% on the cost of a new bike