On-Call Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Automotive Jobs, Health and Care
Uk
April 9, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

A Role That Fits Around Your Life

Looking for a veterinary role that gives you both professional fulfilment and real time off? This opportunity offers a unique rota designed to maximise your work-life balance while allowing you to make a genuine difference in emergency care.

You’ll be joining a dedicated team working to strengthen and expand small animal out-of-hours services in the Moray region—playing a key role in delivering urgent care when it matters most.

 Your Role in Practice

As an Out-of-Hours Veterinary Surgeon, you will:

  • Provide emergency and critical care to small animals
    Work independently during on-call shifts with confidence
    Make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations
    Support local practices and pet owners with urgent cases
    Deliver compassionate, client-focused care at all times

You can choose to work from home if you’re nearby, or stay in comfortable provided accommodation during your working week.

 A Truly Flexible Rota

This role is built for balance:

Standard Pattern:

1 week working, followed by 3 weeks off

Typical On-Call Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 6:00pm – 8:00am
    Friday 6:00pm – Monday 8:00am
    (Saturday mornings are largely covered by the practice)

Prefer something different? A 1 week on / 1 week off option can also be discussed.

What You’ll Receive

 Salary & Support

 Time Off & Wellbeing

  • 6.8 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays)
    Extra day off for your birthday
    Private medical insurance
    24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
    Family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave)

 Employee rights and leave guidance

 Career Development

  • £1,250 CPD allowance + paid CPD leave
    Support for further certifications
    Access to internal training and development programmes
    Research funding opportunities
    Professional fees covered (RCVS, BVA, VDS)

Additional Benefits

 Life in Moray

Set in the stunning north-east of Scotland, Moray offers a lifestyle that’s hard to match. From the dramatic landscapes of the Cairngorms National Park to the beautiful coastline along the Moray Firth, the area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

Whether you enjoy hiking, wildlife spotting, or exploring Scotland’s famous whisky trails, you’ll find plenty to love here—alongside a warm and welcoming community.

About the Practice

This role is part of a wider veterinary network committed to delivering accessible and high-quality care. With recent investment in large animal and equine emergency services, the focus is now on building a strong small animal out-of-hours offering—and you’ll be central to that journey.

 Who This Role Suits

This position is ideal for a vet who:

  • Is confident handling emergency and critical cases
    Enjoys working independently and making decisions
    Values flexibility and extended time off
    Wants to contribute to building and shaping a service
    Is passionate about high standards of animal care

 Recruitment Note

Some elements of the recruitment process may involve AI-assisted tools to support application review. However, all final hiring decisions are made by experienced professionals.

 Why This Role Stands Out

  • Unique rota with extended time off
    Opportunity to shape a growing emergency service
    Accommodation and relocation fully supported
    Strong benefits package and career development
    Ideal for both UK-based and international vets

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