Ready to join a supportive two-site practice with genuine clinical freedom and no out-of-hours commitment? Abbey Vets in Arbroath offers varied first opinion work, investment in your development, and a collaborative team culture that values high standards.
Shared Saturday morning rota only; no out-of-hours or overnight on-call requirement.
Abbey Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced small animal veterinary surgeon to join their friendly and forward-thinking team in Arbroath. This is a full-time permanent position with flexible hours (40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days) and a shared Saturday morning rota only. There is no out-of-hours commitment, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while delivering excellent patient care.
You'll work with a varied and rewarding first opinion caseload including routine consultations, diagnostics, and both medical and surgical treatment. Cases span routine procedures through to more complex work such as pyometras, lump removals, gastrointestinal foreign bodies, and dentistry. The practice collaborates closely with Cats Protection, running a dedicated cat clinic that adds further clinical variety. You'll benefit from modern facilities including digital radiography, IDEXX in-house laboratory, iM3 dental equipment, and recently installed dental X-ray capabilities in Arbroath.
Located on the beautiful Angus coastline, Arbroath offers a fantastic lifestyle with beaches, cliff walks, and a strong community feel. The practice sits within easy reach of Dundee, a vibrant city with excellent culture and dining, while Perth, Edinburgh, and Glasgow remain accessible. The nearby Angus Glens and Cairngorms provide outstanding opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking, cycling, and skiing.
Abbey Veterinary Clinic is an established two-site small animal practice operating in Arbroath and Forfar. Originally founded over 80 years ago as a 2-person farm animal practice in Forfar, it has developed into a busy companion animal practice. The second clinic in Arbroath opened in 1997. Both locations are centrally situated with 24-hour off-road parking and provide consultations, weight clinics, vaccinations, surgery, radiography, ultrasound, blood testing, and out-of-hours cover on a fixed rota. The practice prides itself on a close-knit team with many long-serving staff members who have built personal relationships with clients and are actively involved in local animal care and welfare activities.
Abbey Vets is part of inspiring vet care, the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals. The group is united by a shared purpose of happier animals and happier owners, with commitment to supporting clinical impact, career opportunities, learning, innovation, and team wellbeing at every stage of career development.
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