OOH Veterinary Surgeon – Large Animal(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Automotive Jobs, Health and Care
Uk
March 23, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

About the Role

At Seafield Vets, this role is designed for vets who enjoy hands-on emergency work and want a schedule that genuinely supports their lifestyle.

You’ll be part of a dedicated out-of-hours team providing essential care to farm and equine clients. While daytime teams focus on routine and preventative work, your role ensures animals and farmers receive critical support when it matters most.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in emergency and surgical cases, particularly in farm animal practice.

 What You’ll Be Doing

Responding to farm and equine emergencies during out-of-hours periods
Managing cases independently, including obstetrics and urgent surgical work
Supporting local farmers and building trusted relationships
Working collaboratively with the wider veterinary team
Delivering high-quality care in a range of real-world scenarios

The caseload is varied and seasonal—busy lambing and calving periods bring hands-on challenges, while quieter months allow time to recharge.

 Work Pattern & Flexibility

This role is built around true work-life balance:

1 week on, 3 weeks off (primary rota)
Alternative option: 1 week on / 1 week off (salary adjusted)
Shifts:
Monday–Thursday: 6:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Friday–Monday: continuous weekend cover

During your working week, you can operate from provided accommodation or from home if based locally.

 Life in Moray

Moray offers a unique lifestyle combining countryside, coast, and outdoor adventure. Nearby highlights include:

Cairngorms National Park – perfect for hiking and wildlife
North Coast 500 – one of the UK’s most famous road trips
River Spey – ideal for canoeing and fishing

It’s an excellent setting if you enjoy nature, space, and a slower pace of life.

 What’s Included

 Core Benefits

  • Generous annual leave (6.8 weeks including bank holidays)
    Private medical insurance
    Company pension scheme
    Employee discounts and cashback offers
    Cycle to work and green car schemes

 Wellbeing Support

  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
    Mental health, financial, and lifestyle counselling
    Enhanced family-friendly policies

Professional Development

  • £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD leave
    Certificate support and funded training
    Access to Vetlexicon
    Opportunities for research funding and professional growth

 Professional Memberships

  • RCVS fees covered
    VDS cover
    BVA membership included

 Why This Role Stands Out

This isn’t a typical veterinary job. It’s designed for those who want:

  • Focused emergency work without daytime routine pressure
    A rota that provides significant time off
    The chance to work closely with the farming community
    Real clinical autonomy combined with team support

 Recruitment Transparency

IVC Evidensia may use AI tools during parts of the recruitment process (such as application screening), but all final hiring decisions are made by people.

 Useful UK Government Resources

If you’re applying from overseas or planning relocation, these official resources may help:

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