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Overview
At Ivybank Vets, we’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Surgeon to join our team on a fixed term maternity cover contract for 12 months. This role offers a mix of medical and surgical cases, providing the time and support to fully work up your cases. The role can be tailored to suit your experience, whether you’re early in your career or an experienced professional seeking the challenge of growing a branch’s caseload. You’ll have the option to work across any of our four branches—based in Irvine, Kilwinning, Kilmarnock, and West Kilbride—depending on your skill set and preferences.
The West Kilbride branch serves a localised area and may appeal to those interested in this location. The practice aims to support your development and broaden your caseload in a collaborative team environment.
Rota and work pattern
We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexibility to suit your needs. Clinic opening hours are 8:30am – 7pm, Monday to Friday with a full-time rota of 39 hours per week, typically spread across 4 days, plus an equal share of 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (8:30am–12pm). Part-time and flexible working options are available. Out-of-hours care is handled by Vets Now to ensure a balanced schedule.
Why join Ivybank Vets?
Our four clinics—Irvine, Kilwinning, Kilmarnock, and West Kilbride—are situated along Ayrshire’s west coast, offering a mix of countryside, beaches, and access to Glasgow. We are a well-established, client-focused practice with a team of Vets, RVNs, SVNs, ACAs, and a welcoming support staff. Our nurses have broad experience, including referral settings, and support both surgical and hospitalised cases.
Facilities include in-house laboratories, digital radiography, ultrasound (at multiple sites), dental equipment, and more, enabling us to deliver high standards of care. We value continuous development with opportunities to pursue special interests and qualifications.
Benefits and development
* 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
* CPD allowance and paid CPD leave; certificate support
* Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Vetlexicon access and opportunities for research funding
* Care Fund for Vets; Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
* Professional memberships supported (e.g., BVA, VDS, RCVS fees)
* Company pension with employer contribution
* Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes; voluntary benefits and retail discounts
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Compensation
£0 - £62,000 a year; up to £62,000 DOE.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Veterinary Services
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