
Ready to join a supportive mixed practice in stunning Royal Deeside? Woodside Veterinary Group offers varied clinical work across small animal, farm, and equine cases with a genuine commitment to work-life balance and professional development.
Shared out-of-hours rota between 7 vets; Saturday and Sunday morning small animal urgent care consultations included in 4-day week rota
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.
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.