Salary up to £75,000 DOE, Relocation Allowance up to £8,000 plus a Welcome Bonus up to £10,000

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic small animal vet looking for your next challenge? An opportunity has opened at Seafield Veterinary Practice for a confident and capable all-rounder who strives for high clinical standards in general practice. The role will be based primarily from our Keith branch but we are a three branch practice with branches in Banff and Buckie so on occasion we may need some cover in these clinics.

The role involves a mix of consulting, operating, and inpatient management, we tend to see their fair share of soft tissue surgeries and do quite a bit of dental work and we have a vet in Banff with an interest in ortho and currently undergoing a surgery certificate, and so we internally refer as often as we can. Although it is mostly only small animal, Buckie do occasionally deal with some exotics.

While some experience is preferred, it is not essential as mentorship will be provided to the right candidate. We are expanding our practice to meet high demand and complement our well-equipped team. We welcome applications from consult-only vets, surgical-only vets, or those who enjoy a combination of both.

Explore your full potential

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.

Our Keith Branch is open 8:00am - 6:00pm and could offer working hours within this time, be it 4 or 5 days. We are flexible and willing to adjust to a 4- or 5-day pattern and hours to suit both parties. We have vets working varying hours across the board but ideally, we would like a minimum of 4 days until 6 pm where possible with a share in 1 in 4 Saturdays and has no out of hour requirement.

About Seafield Vet Group

The hub of our RCVS Accredited Practice, centrally located in Keith, is equipped with a comprehensive range of diagnostic and surgical tools, enabling our team to maintain high standards of care. We operate three branches in the area, all boasting a dedicated client base that is 50% insured and eager to engage in thorough case workups.

Located in the heart of Morayshire is a hearty mix of towns, rural and seaside villages and stunning countryside. With direct train links to the whole of the UK, some of the most amazing coastlines in the whole of the UK, if you are outdoor loving and looking for a new adventure then this is the location for you, with the work life balance and magnificent scenery, the location offers something for everyone.

Meet like-minded professionals

Currently we have 10 FTE Vets, 8 Day Nurses, 3 VCA and a support team of friendly and professional receptionists, practice management and administrators. We cultivate a progressive and supportive attitude to our staff’s health and well being, to maximise their job satisfaction whilst protecting their personal life.

Our committed and talented team of Registered Veterinary Nurses ensures patients receive top-level care. This quality of care continues beyond the workday, with our dedicated team managing what they can or referring to Vets Now. Additionally, we are conveniently located near some of the best referral centres in the country.

Because our people matter

Work-life balance

*6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

*Private 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

Development

*£1250 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 Memberships

*BVA membership

*VDS cover

*RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

*Company 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 £75,000 DOE