Mixed Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a varied mixed veterinary position where no two days are quite the same. You’ll work across small animal (60%), large animal (30%), and equine (10%) cases, with genuine scope to develop specialist interests—something the practice actively encourages and supports. The role offers flexibility: work full-time or part-time on a 25-hour week (3 days) with evening surgeries finishing at 6pm, 1 in 5 weekend cover with Monday off in return, and 1 night per week on call (with backup support available if needed).

Based in the beautiful Scottish Borders, Hawick is a traditional market town surrounded by stunning walking, biking, and outdoor space. It’s a genuine community with long-standing client relationships and a relaxed pace of life—yet you’re never isolated, sitting just over an hour’s drive from Edinburgh, Newcastle, and Carlisle.

The practice has invested significantly in modern facilities, including multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring, ultrasound, digital radiography, and dental X-ray capability. You’ll join a forward-thinking, purpose-built RCVS-accredited team that holds both RCVS PSS Core standard (aiming for GP status) and an ISFM Gold award, plus the Bronze Investors in the Environment Sustainability award.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care across small animal, farm, and equine cases in a mixed practice setting
• Manage your own caseload with access to the wider team for consultation and support
• Develop and pursue individual clinical specialisations supported by the practice
• Contribute to the practice’s high clinical standards and RCVS accreditation requirements
• Participate in out-of-hours on-call rota (1 night per week; on-call support available)
• Build relationships with established client base in the local community

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a veterinary surgeon
• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience
• Experience or willingness to work across mixed animal species (small animal, large animal, equine)
• Professional approach to clinical standards and patient care

Benefits

• Time off: 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Professional support: RCVS and VDS fees paid; external CPD funded; extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programme
• Financial: Competitive salary £40,000–£55,000 per annum (pro rata for part-time); relocation package £2,000–£4,000 available for direct candidates
• Pension & security: Employer-contribution pension scheme; life assurance; enhanced sickness pay
• Family: Enhanced equal family leave
• Lifestyle: E-car salary sacrifice scheme; cycle-to-work scheme; staff discount schemes
• Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme; eyecare voucher scheme; free annual flu jab; comprehensive wellness programme
• Career: Clear career progression opportunities within Linnaeus
• Referrals: Recruitment referral reward scheme

About the Practice

Hawick Veterinary Practice is a long-established, purpose-built mixed practice in the heart of the Scottish Borders, serving small animals, farm animals, and equines. The team prides itself on enthusiasm, forward thinking, and continuous modernisation. Recent investment has significantly improved facilities and expanded services, creating a progressive working environment backed by strong clinical standards (RCVS PSS Core, aiming for GP status; ISFM Gold award; Bronze iiE Sustainability award).

The practice joined Linnaeus in 2018 and is now part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health—the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. This means you’ll have access to a global network of over 6,000 associates, specialist support, worldwide development opportunities, and a comprehensive wellbeing package, all while remaining driven by purpose rather than short-term profit. The culture emphasises excellence, inclusivity, diversity, and authentic professional growth.