Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Job Description
Salary up to £65,000 | Relocation Allowance up to £5,000
We’re excited to welcome a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join Easter Ross Vets on a permanent basis. This is a varied and rewarding role within a supportive, first opinion practice where you will have the opportunity to work up your own medical and surgical cases while developing your clinical interests.
Easter Ross Vets is a well-established first opinion small animal practice operating across two branches in Invergordon and Tain, with Invergordon acting as the main hub. We are proud of our collaborative and supportive environment, where clinical autonomy is encouraged alongside strong peer support. We work closely with established referral centres within reach, ensuring excellent continuity of care for more complex cases while maintaining a strong first opinion caseload.
Our practice includes:
*A team of 5 Veterinary Surgeons, 6 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse, and 1 Veterinary Care Assistant
*In-house diagnostics including blood analysers, ultrasound, and digital radiography
*A varied and engaging small animal caseload with scope for surgical and medical development
*Supportive colleagues with individual clinical interests and informal mentorship across the team
*Opportunities for certificate support and continued professional development
*Active involvement in the local community, including agricultural and dog shows
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 work as part of a supportive clinical team to deliver high-quality patient and client care across a varied first opinion caseload.
You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills while contributing positively to the wider practice culture, supporting colleagues and helping to maintain excellent clinical standards.
Key responsibilities include:
*Delivering high-quality consultations, diagnostics, and treatment plans
*Performing routine surgical procedures and supporting more complex case work-ups
*Working collaboratively with veterinary surgeons, nurses, and support staff
*Contributing to case discussions and clinical decision-making
*Supporting continuity of care across both branches
*Participating in a flexible rota across consulting and surgical duties
Working pattern:
*Up to 40 hours per week across 4–5 days
*Optional Saturday rota
*No out-of-hours commitment
*Flexible and part-time working options considered
Location, Lifestyle & Culture
Easter Ross Vets is located in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, offering a unique opportunity to combine a rewarding veterinary career with an exceptional quality of life. Based in Invergordon and Tain, you’ll be surrounded by stunning coastal and rural scenery, with immediate access to outdoor pursuits including hillwalking, cycling, sailing, and wildlife watching along the Moray Firth — where dolphins are a regular sight.
The area is rich in heritage and culture, with historic landmarks such as Dunrobin Castle and a strong sense of community at its heart. Despite its peaceful Highland setting, the practice is only around 25 minutes from Inverness, offering excellent transport links, amenities, and an international airport. This is an ideal location for those seeking a close-knit community, a slower pace of life, and outstanding natural surroundings, without compromising on clinical development or career progression.
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are a motivated and compassionate veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a supportive team and is committed to delivering high standards of patient and client care. You’ll bring:
*A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
*Experience in small animal first opinion practice, with confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills
*A proactive and positive approach to learning and development
*The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
*A commitment to high clinical standards and excellent client care