OOH Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

About the Role

You'll join Seafield Veterinary Group as a key member of their newly relaunched small animal out-of-hours emergency service in Moray. This is a unique opportunity to shape high-quality emergency care within a supportive practice, while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance. With a 1 week on, 3 weeks off rota (or 1:1 by arrangement), you'll work independently during on-call periods with clear clinical backup pathways and well-equipped facilities.

Based in the stunning northeast of Scotland, Moray offers an outstanding quality of life surrounded by natural beauty, from the Cairngorms National Park to the Moray Firth coastline. The region is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with opportunities for hiking, cycling, wildlife watching, and exploring the whisky trail alongside a welcoming local community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency and urgent care for small animal patients
• Work independently during on-call periods with appropriate clinical support available
• Manage a varied emergency caseload, including medical and surgical presentations
• Contribute to the development and improvement of the out-of-hours service
• Support the local veterinary community through reliable emergency cover
• Participate in the agreed rota pattern (1 week on, 3 weeks off, or alternative arrangement)

Requirements

• Veterinary degree and current RCVS registration or eligibility
• Confidence in managing emergency and critical care cases independently
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and client care abilities
• Calm, adaptable, and resilient approach to out-of-hours work

Benefits

• Salary up to £31,000 (1 week on, 3 weeks off rota) plus £7,500 relocation allowance
• Vehicle provided
• Accommodation provided during working weeks, or option to work from home if local
• 6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres and role-relevant courses
• BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees covered
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• 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
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles

About the Practice

Seafield Veterinary Group was founded in the 1930s as R. S. Cowie and Partners, becoming Seafield in 1982. The group operates three surgeries across Keith, Buckie and Banff, serving a 30 mile radius with a busy mixed animal practice. The Banff Surgery (formerly Bellevue Veterinary Centre, joined in 2018) is RCVS accredited and treats both small and large animals.

The practice is part of inspiring vet care, the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals. The group is united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners, with commitment to supporting careers through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing.