Job Description

Salary up to 65,000 DOE, Fixed Term Contract 6 months



Easter Ross Vets in Invergordon is seeking a small animal veterinary surgeon to join our team on a 6 month FTC. We are a first opinion practice where we encourage working up our own medical/surgical cases with access to in-house blood machines, ultrasound and radiography, whilst having good referral practices on our doorstep. We are highly supportive of vets wishing to obtain certificates, offering full funding for continued education. We also support specialisations in areas of surgery and/or medicine. Our practice covers two branches, and you will be working across Tain and on occasion Invergordon



Flexibility that fits your lifestyle

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that's why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.

This role is worked across weekdays up to 40 hours per week across 4/5 days with a potential Saturday rota and zero out-of-hours commitments. We can be flexible with how hours are arranged and are very happy to discuss patterns that work best for you. We also welcome job-share arrangements and part-time applicants looking for a supportive, balanced working week.

Find a place to excel

Easter Ross Vets is located just north of Inverness, nestled in a beautiful highland setting with a rich Pictish history. The area offers fantastic access to outdoor activities such as hillwalking, water sports, dolphin watching, and visits to Dunrobin Castle. It's a wonderful community surrounded by stunning countryside, only an hour from Inverness Airport and 25 minutes from the city of Inverness.

We operate two branches: Invergordon and Tain, with Invergordon serving as our main hub. Our team consists of 5 Vets, 6 Nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse, and 1 Veterinary Care Assistant. Many of our team members have their own areas of interest, whether species-specific or related to medicine and surgery. We foster a supportive environment where team members look out for each other and are readily available to assist one another. We actively support and participate in local agricultural shows and dog shows, taking time out to attend these community events.

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 balance6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday


WellbeingPrivate Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing


Development1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave 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 1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme


Professional MembershipsBVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees


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 65,000 DOE
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