Job Description

Salary up to 70,000 DOE, plus up to 5,000 Relocation Allowance

Are you looking for a role where you can deliver exceptional patient care, supported by a friendly and experienced team in a beautiful part of the country? Look no further.

At Wards Veterinary Centre, we're passionate about providing up-to-date veterinary services, outstanding patient care, and excellent client communication. Based in the heart of Elgin, we care for cats, dogs, rabbits, and other small animals across Moray and the surrounding areas. We're proud to be a Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic, and our team strives every day to help our patients live happy, healthy lives.

We're looking for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our experienced and supportive team. This is a full-time position, but we're happy to consider part-time applicants too.

Why Join Wards?A welcoming, experienced team of 6 vets, 7 RVNs, 1 SVN, 1 VCA, 3 support staff, and a Practice Manager Modern equipment including ultrasound, ECG, digital x-ray, endoscope, IDEXX in-house lab, and a large operating theatre and prep room A single-site, training practice where consulting and operating are split between vets to maintain balance Supportive nursing team providing a high standard of wrap-around care Consulting hours: 8:30am-5:30pm Operating hours: 8:00am-5:00pm One late shift (10:00am-7:00pm) per week on average Occasional OOH cover in Inverness if required - usually handled by their own staff We encourage all team members to be actively involved in training and development and are committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive workplace.


About Elgin, Moray

Elgin offers a stunning quality of life, surrounded by coastal beauty, forests, and mountains. With easy access to outdoor adventures and a relaxed pace of life, it's the perfect location for anyone looking to balance work and leisure in a scenic setting.

If you're an enthusiastic vet who values team spirit, high standards of care, and a good work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover how rewarding a career at Wards Vets can be.

Because our people matter

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;

Work life balance6.6 weeks annual leave Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday


WellbeingPrivate medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support


Development1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding All our Vets get 1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme


Professional MembershipsBVA membership VDS cover


Colleague BenefitsCompany pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Up to 70,000 DOE