Mixed Veterinary Surgeon - Scottish Borders


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£40,000 - £60,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	SCOTTISH BORDERS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Mixed Veterinary Surgeon

Location: Scottish Borders

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per year (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Full-time rota; 4 days per week (36 hours) + 1-in-5 Out of Hours cover

Experience Level: 2+ years veterinary experience

Join Our Friendly and Supportive Veterinary Practice in the Scottish Borders!

Are you an experienced mixed animal veterinary surgeon looking for a role that values work-life balance, career progression, and a supportive team environment? Our well-established practice in the Scottish Borders is seeking a passionate, confident, and friendly vet to join our dynamic team.

We pride ourselves on providing flexible working rotas, understanding personal preferences, and encouraging professional growth in both farm and companion animal medicine. Whether your interests lie in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, or advanced diagnostics, we support you to pursue them.

About the Role

As a Mixed Veterinary Surgeon, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing care for both farm and companion animals (no equine work)

• Performing consultations, surgeries, and farm visits

• Contributing to our growing orthopaedic and soft tissue caseload

• Supporting our regenerative medicine and rehabilitation services, including hydrotherapy and physiotherapy

• Participating in a collaborative, supportive team environment with veterinary colleagues, nurses, and specialists

• Sharing out-of-hours duties with excellent nurse support and no routine weekend consulting

Our main site is fully equipped with DR x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, bronchoscopy, gastroscopy, and multi-parameter monitoring, along with on-site large animal surgery facilities and hospitalisation for calves and small ruminants.

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

• A confident mixed animal veterinary surgeon with 2+ years of experience

• Skilled in farm and companion animal care

• Friendly, approachable, and enjoys working in a team-oriented environment

• Interested in developing special interests and career growth opportunities

Benefits

We offer a competitive package and benefits including:

• £40,000 - £60,000 salary (dependent on experience)

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave

• RCVS & VDS fees paid

• CPD allowance + 4 days per year for professional development

• Career progression opportunities

• Staff discounts, life assurance, enhanced sickness pay, and family leave

• E-car salary sacrifice scheme, cycle to work scheme, and wellness program including:

o Employee assistance program

o Free annual flu jab

o Eyecare voucher scheme

• Recruitment referral reward scheme

Why Join Us?

• Flexible rotas and understanding management

• Supportive, collaborative team environment

• Opportunity to work with advanced diagnostic equipment and referral-level regenerative medicine services

• Career development opportunities in both small and large animal practice

If you are a dedicated mixed animal vet looking for a fulfilling and supportive role in the Scottish Borders, we would love to hear from you!

Apply Now to join a veterinary practice that values your skills, work-life balance, and professional growth.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email l.thorpe@purovets.com

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-57182

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