Ready for genuine flexibility and a supportive team? Join Oaks Vets across three beautiful Ayrshire practices with no out-of-hours duties and real work-life balance.
1 in 11 full weekends and 1 in 11 Saturday morning shift at Largs (Saturday shifts 8:30am-4:00pm or 10:00am-4:00pm). No out-of-hours night shifts or overnight on-call required.
Oaks Vets is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly and progressive small animal practice across three well-established sites in Ayrshire. This role offers the rare combination of clinical variety, genuine flexibility, and zero out-of-hours responsibilities. You'll work with a collaborative team where colleagues hold multiple certificate qualifications in Surgery, Medicine, Nutrition, Diagnostic Imaging and Feline Medicine, creating a supportive environment for your own clinical development.
Whether you're looking to develop surgical skills, pursue a certificate, or simply work within a team that genuinely values work-life balance, this role delivers. The practice operates from recently refurbished facilities with modern equipment, and you'll have the opportunity to work across all three sites, ensuring a varied and rewarding week.
Based on Scotland's stunning west coast, you'll enjoy immediate access to beaches, coastal walks, and countryside, with excellent transport links to Glasgow for urban amenities.
Oaks Vets has been serving Ayrshire since the 1930s and now operates three well-established small animal practices across Saltcoats, Largs, and Dundonald. The practice is led by Practice Principal Keri Cosby and supported by a team of experienced vets, nursing staff, and receptionists. Recently refurbished facilities feature modern equipment, with nursing staff and surgical facilities based at the larger Saltcoats and Largs branches. Oaks Vets is part of Inspiring Vet Care, the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals.
The practice culture emphasises clinical excellence, professional development, and exceptional patient care. The team includes colleagues with multiple certificate qualifications in Surgery, Medicine, Nutrition, Diagnostic Imaging and Radiography, and Feline Medicine, and actively supports colleagues pursuing further qualifications including Exotic Animal certificates.
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