Veterinary Surgeon, Mixed Animal

About the Role

Woodside Veterinary Group is seeking an enthusiastic Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly team on a permanent, full-time basis. Based in the beautiful Royal Deeside area of Aberdeenshire, this role offers a truly varied caseload across small animal, farm, and equine work. The practice operates a manageable 4-day week with Saturday and Sunday morning small animal urgent care consultations and a shared out-of-hours rota across 7 vets, giving you genuine control over your schedule.

This is a progressive mixed practice with three sites across Royal Deeside. You'll work alongside 7 veterinary surgeons and 5 registered veterinary nurses, supported by a dedicated team. The caseload breaks down as approximately 55% small animal, 40% farm animal, and 5% equine work, ensuring a rewarding mix of clinical variety.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality clinical care across small animal, farm, and occasional equine cases
• Managing consultations, diagnostics, medical work-ups, and routine surgical procedures
• Supporting herd health planning, fertility work, preventative healthcare, and production animal medicine
• Participating in emergency and out-of-hours care on a shared rota between 7 vets
• Contributing to a collaborative working environment with veterinary surgeons, nurses, and support staff across all practice sites
• Building strong relationships with clients and supporting continuity of care
• Developing individual clinical interests within a supportive team environment

Requirements

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration (or eligibility to register)
• Experience or genuine interest in mixed practice, including small animal and farm work
• Confidence in routine medical and surgical procedures
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with colleagues and clients
• Proactive and collaborative approach to clinical work and professional development
• OV (Official Veterinarian) qualifications advantageous but not essential

Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Relocation allowance up to £5,000
• Welcome bonus up to £2,500
• 6.8 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for professional development
• CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres and role-relevant courses
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees covered
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Flexible working discussions welcomed
• Accommodation may be available if required

About the Practice

Woodside Veterinary Group is a well-established mixed practice operating across three sites in Royal Deeside: Torphins, Aboyne, and the newly opened Banchory branch. The practice provides high-quality care to both companion animals and farm clients across the local community, with 24-hour emergency cover provided entirely in-house.

The practice is part of inspiring vet care, the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals. The team includes 7 veterinary surgeons and 5 registered veterinary nurses with advanced qualifications including Small Animal Nutrition Certificate, Surgical Nursing Certificate, veterinary physiotherapy expertise, and OPA scanning experience. Facilities include ultrasound, digital radiography, video endoscopy, dental equipment, multiparameter monitoring, and in-house laboratory equipment. The practice is situated between Aberdeen city and Cairngorms National Park, combining outstanding outdoor recreation with excellent local amenities.