Mixed Veterinary Surgeon
Small, Large & Equine Animals

Location: Scottish Borders, Scotland
Salary: £40,000–£55,000 per annum (pro-rata)
Hours: 25 hours/week (3 days) | Evening surgery ends at 6 pm | 1 in 5 weekends with Monday off | 1 night/week on call (support available)
Job Type: Permanent | Full-time or Part-time
Experience: 2+ years

Why This Role?

Join a long-established mixed veterinary practice in the stunning Scottish Borders, offering a varied caseload across small animals, farm animals, and equines. This role supports professional growth, with encouragement for individual special interests and opportunities for career progression.

Enjoy a great work-life balance in a traditional Borders town, with easy access to walking, biking, outdoor activities, and just over an hour’s drive to Edinburgh, Newcastle, or Carlisle.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care across small animal (60%), large animal (30%), and equine (10%) cases.
• Manage a varied caseload where no two days are the same.
• Develop and pursue your own special interests and professional skills.
• Build long-term relationships with loyal clients and their animals.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• Relocation package (£2,000–£4,000)
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• External CPD funded
• Career progression opportunities
• E-car salary sacrifice & employer pension contribution

About the Practice

This purpose-built, RCVS-accredited mixed practice provides excellent care for small animals, farm animals, and equines. The team is forward-thinking, with recent investments in facilities and equipment including multiparameter anaesthesia monitoring, ultrasound, x-ray, dental x-ray, and more.

The practice is RCVS PSS Core standard, ISFM Gold accredited, and holds the Bronze iiE Sustainability award. Joining the team means working in a supportive, professional environment with a focus on high-quality care and a superior client experience.

Apply now or contact: stephanie.hellier@gvcvets.com | 01392 793069