Mixed Veterinary Surgeon - Scottish Borders
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £40,000 i £55,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Scottish Borders |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Purosearch |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | JOB-57185-20726 |
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Mixed Veterinary Surgeon – Small, Farm & Equine (SA 60%, LA 30%, EQ 10%)
Location: Scottish Borders, Scotland
Salary: £40,000–£55,000 per annum (Pro-rata)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time (25 hours, 3 days/week)
Experience Level: 2+ years veterinary experience
Overview:
A thriving, long-established mixed veterinary practice in the picturesque Scottish Borders is seeking a skilled and passionate Mixed Veterinary Surgeon. With a caseload comprising 60% small animals, 30% farm animals, and 10% equines, this role offers a diverse and engaging clinical experience with scope to pursue special interests and further specialisation.
Why Join Us?
• Work in a supportive, forward-thinking team with excellent client relationships and long-term patient loyalty.
• Enjoy a great work-life balance with evening surgery finishing at 6pm, 1 in 5 weekends off (Monday off the following week), and just one night/week on call with available support.
• Thrive in a modern, purpose-built practice equipped with advanced facilities, including multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring, ultrasound, x-ray, dental x-ray, and more.
• Based in the scenic Scottish Borders, offering stunning surroundings, easy access to Edinburgh, Newcastle, and Carlisle (≈1-hour drive), and abundant outdoor activities like walking, biking, and adventure sports.
Role & Responsibilities:
• Provide high-quality veterinary care across small, farm, and equine animals.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with a loyal and appreciative customer base.
• Pursue personal areas of interest within your clinical work, with full support for specialisation.
• Participate in on-call duties one night per week, with support available.
• Contribute to the practice’s ethos of progressive, patient-focused veterinary care.
Benefits:
• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• Relocation package £2,000–£4,000
• RCVS & VDS fees covered
• External CPD fully funded
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay & family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer pension contributions
• Wellness program including EAP, eyecare vouchers, free flu jab, cycle-to-work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
About the Practice:
This RCVS accredited, purpose-built mixed veterinary practice delivers outstanding care to small animals, farm animals, and equines. The team is proud of their ISFM Gold award, Bronze iiE Sustainability award, and continuous improvements driven by investment in state-of-the-art facilities. With a commitment to innovation, quality care, and staff wellbeing, this practice provides an ideal environment for a motivated veterinary surgeon to grow professionally while enjoying life in the beautiful Scottish Borders.
Ideal Candidate:
• Minimum 2 years post-graduate veterinary experience.
• Enthusiastic about a mixed practice caseload with opportunities for specialisation.
• Committed to providing excellent clinical care and building strong client relationships.
• Enjoys working in a collaborative, forward-thinking team environment.
Apply Today:
Take the next step in your veterinary career and join a progressive, well-equipped, and supportive mixed practice in one of Scotland’s most beautiful regions.
How to Apply
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 https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.
Ref no: JOB-57185