Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Buchan Vets as a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon across their Fraserburgh and Peterhead practices in North Aberdeenshire. Working 40 hours per week with no out-of-hours or on-call commitments, you'll enjoy full or part-time flexible options to suit your lifestyle. The practices are based in beautiful countryside where castles, beaches, mountains, golfing, sailing and dolphin spotting are all within an hour's drive, with Aberdeen airport less than an hour away.

You'll work with a super-friendly, welcoming and supportive team in a modern small animal practice equipped with blood analysers, ultrasound and radiography. With an even balance of consulting and operating, there's plenty of opportunity to develop skills in your preferred area. An experienced and enthusiastic nursing team runs nurse clinics routinely and provides expert support, whilst access to the wider CVS group brings routine access to advanced surgical, dental and clinical support.

You'll also benefit from Vet Oracle, a unique digital teleservice led by veterinary specialists and referral clinicians offering interpretations and advice in medicine, radiology, cardiology, dermatology, oncology, neurology, ophthalmology and dentistry.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding clinical care to small animal patients, managing a varied caseload
• Carry out diagnostic investigations and take the lead on case management
• Develop clinical skills and take on progressively more complex cases
• Support and mentor colleagues, contributing to shaping clinical standards
• Provide reassuring client care that builds trust and long-lasting relationships
• Collaborate with the nursing team and wider practice on clinical excellence

Requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon registered with the RCVS
• Confident clinical skills with ability to handle varied small animal cases
• Keen to develop further and gain confidence across different case types
• Natural team player with mentoring ability and collaborative approach
• Driven by passion for providing excellent patient and client care
• Comfortable with consulting and surgical work in equal measure

Benefits

• £5,000 joining bonus
• Flexible full-time or part-time options available
• 40 hours per week with no OOH or on-call requirements
• RCVS and VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access and 450+ courses
• Fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday with option to buy or sell
• CVS Pension Scheme
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts: 50% off services, MiPet food and medications
• Visa sponsorship available
• Relocation packages available

About the Practice

Buchan Vets operates small animal practices in Fraserburgh and Peterhead across North Aberdeenshire as part of CVS Group Plc, one of the UK's largest veterinary groups. The practices are modern facilities equipped with progressive diagnostics and staffed by experienced, supportive clinical and nursing teams dedicated to high-quality patient care.

As a CVS practice, you'll benefit from a wider support network including central HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance and procurement teams. CVS prioritises investment in facilities through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund and is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming workplace with comprehensive wellbeing support including monthly line-manager check-ins, a network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors.