Salary and Benefits
Salary up to £70,000 DOE, Relocation Allowance up to £3,000 plus Welcome Bonus of up to £3,000.
Are you looking for a role where you can deliver exceptional patient care while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance in one of Scotland’s most beautiful regions? At Wards Veterinary Centre in Elgin, we’re looking for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our busy and supportive team.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a well-established practice that prides itself on delivering high clinical standards and excellent client care. You’ll be involved in routine consultations and surgery, working closely with a skilled nursing team who play an integral role in patient care and the smooth running of the practice.
Rotas
We are committed to supporting a healthy and sustainable work-life balance and are proud to offer genuine flexibility in how this role is structured. You can choose between a full-time position or a one month on, one month off rota, offering extended periods of time away from work. We are able to offer a unique working pattern of one month on, one month off, or a more traditional full-time position of 40 hours per week. We welcome both flexible and full-time applicants depending on individual preference.
The role includes Saturday morning consults from 9am to 1pm every 4–6 weeks, with time off in lieu provided. Out-of-hours care is primarily covered by Highland Vet Emergencies, although there may occasionally be the opportunity to cover a shift if required.
The Practice & Team
Wards Veterinary Centre is a busy, friendly small animal practice with a strong reputation for high-quality care and teamwork. Our experienced nursing team works to an exceptionally high standard and plays a key role within the clinical team, providing outstanding patient support and continuity of care.
We are committed to maintaining a collaborative, supportive working environment where colleagues help each other thrive and deliver the very best outcomes for patients and clients alike.
Location & Lifestyle
Elgin is a vibrant town of around 25,000 people, ideally positioned between Inverness and Aberdeen and surrounded by some of Scotland’s most breathtaking scenery. With the Cairngorms National Park nearby and easy access to coast, forest, and mountains, the area offers an exceptional outdoor lifestyle.
Whether you enjoy skiing, mountain biking, hiking, climbing, wild swimming, or simply exploring nature, there is no shortage of opportunities to make the most of your time outside of work. Elgin offers the perfect blend of community living, natural beauty, and accessibility.
Why We Value Our People
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from the following:
* Work‑life balance
o 6.8 weeks annual leave
o Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* Wellbeing
o Private medical insurance
o Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
o Cycle to Work scheme
o Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
o Non‑accidental injury support
* Development
o £1,250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro‑rata
o Certificate support
o Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
o Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
o All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
o All our Vets get £1,000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
o Infection Prevention and Control Programme
o Quality Improvement Programme
* Professional Memberships
o BVA membership
o VDS cover
* Colleague Benefits
o Company pension scheme; IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
o Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
o Voluntary benefits: flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
o Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
o Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Contact
Up to £70,000 DOE
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