Veterinary Surgeon - Mixed Animal

About the Role

Heartland Vets is looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team in the heart of Highland Perthshire. This is a permanent mixed animal role, with fixed-term opportunities also considered for the right candidate.

This is a genuinely varied position with a strong mixed caseload, offering excellent opportunities to develop across both small and large animal practice within a supportive, close-knit team.

• True mixed practice with approximately 60% small animal and 40% large animal caseload
• Large animal work including beef cattle, sheep, pigs, deer, poultry, and camelids
• Equine work including vaccinations, dentistry, and occasional colic cases
• Small animal caseload including dogs, cats, and rabbits
• Two-site practice (Aberfeldy main hub and Pitlochry branch)
• Experienced and supportive team including 5 vets, 3 nurses, student nurse, and 6 support staff
• Well-equipped with digital X-ray, ultrasound, Ovacyte faecal analyser, stance analyser, PRP therapy kit, bull fertility testing equipment, and motorised equine dental kit
• Wide geographical coverage offering a diverse and interesting caseload across Highland Perthshire

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How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Surgeon at Heartland Vets, you’ll play an important role in delivering high-quality clinical care across a varied mixed caseload.

• Deliver clinical care across small animal, farm, and equine cases
• Manage routine consultations, surgical procedures, and emergency cases
• Participate in the out-of-hours rota (1 in 5 including weekends and weeknights)
• Work collaboratively across both branches to support case continuity
• Contribute to a supportive and team-focused clinical environment

Working Pattern: Full-time and part-time applications considered. Flexible working patterns available. No routine weekend work outside of OOH rota commitments. 1 in 5 out-of-hours rota with time off in lieu following weekends.

Life in Highland Perthshire

Based in Aberfeldy, Heartland Vets offers an exceptional quality of life in one of Scotland’s most scenic regions. Surrounded by mountains, rivers, and lochs, Highland Perthshire is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor living, with opportunities for hill walking, cycling, paddleboarding, rafting, and exploring nearby Munros.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys the variety and challenge of mixed practice. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility) with the RCVS
• Experience or strong interest in mixed animal practice
• Confidence in managing a varied caseload across species
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• A flexible, collaborative, and proactive approach to work

How We’ll Support You

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.8 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

Contact & Apply

Apply now: Apply via Lever

Questions? Speak to Taylor Findlay, Senior Talent Partner: [contact hidden]

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