Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Job Description
Find your next role with Bridge Vets
Bridge Vets are excited to welcome an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, fast-paced, multi-site team in Aberdeen. This is a varied role combining consulting and surgery across well-established branch practices, offering the opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative clinical network.
Practice highlights:
*4 first-opinion small animal branches across Aberdeen
*Supported by Aberdeen Veterinary Referrals for advanced case management
*Experienced team of 11 Veterinary Surgeons and 13 Registered Veterinary Nurses
*Additional support from 10 Student Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants
*Internal Medicine certificate holder within the team
*Interest in exotics supported within practice
*Well-equipped sites with ultrasound, digital x-ray (including dental), and in-house labs
*Multiple consulting rooms, theatres, and dedicated prep areas
*Strong focus on clinical development with ongoing investment in equipment and services
We’re looking for a confident vet who enjoys working in a busy practice environment and is comfortable with an element of sole charge. In return, you’ll be supported to develop your clinical interests and be part of a team that genuinely values collaboration, learning, and wellbeing.
About inspiring vet care
Inspiring vet care is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. We believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon, you will:
*Deliver high-quality consultations, diagnostics, and surgical procedures
*Work across multiple branch sites within a collaborative team environment
*Manage a varied caseload including both routine and more complex cases
*Work confidently in periods of sole charge while maintaining high clinical standards
*Contribute to team knowledge sharing and clinical development
You Might Be a Great Fit If…
You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who thrives in a busy, supportive practice. You’ll bring:
*A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
*Experience in small animal clinical practice with confidence in routine surgery and medicine
*Strong communication skills and the ability to build client relationships
*A proactive and positive approach to teamwork and learning
*Confidence working independently when required