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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Bridge Vets, Nigg Kirk, Aberdeen, Scotland

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Up to £70,000 DOE

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Find your next role with Bridge Vets

Bridge Vets are excited to welcome an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, fast-paced, multi-site team in Aberdeen. This is a varied role combining consulting and surgery across well-established branch practices, offering the opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative clinical network.

Practice highlights:

4 first-opinion small animal branches across Aberdeen
Supported by Aberdeen Veterinary Referrals for advanced case management
Experienced team of 11 Veterinary Surgeons and 13 Registered Veterinary Nurses
Additional support from 10 Student Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants
Internal Medicine certificate holder within the team
Interest in exotics supported within practice
Well-equipped sites with ultrasound, digital x-ray (including dental), and in-house labs
Multiple consulting rooms, theatres, and dedicated prep areas
Strong focus on clinical development with ongoing investment in equipment and services

We’re looking for a confident vet who enjoys working in a busy practice environment and is comfortable with an element of sole charge. In return, you’ll be supported to develop your clinical interests and be part of a team that genuinely values collaboration, learning, and wellbeing.

About IVC Evidensia

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon, you will:

Deliver high-quality consultations, diagnostics, and surgical procedures
Work across multiple branch sites within a collaborative team environment
Manage a varied caseload including both routine and more complex cases
Work confidently in periods of sole charge while maintaining high clinical standards
Contribute to team knowledge sharing and clinical development

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who thrives in a busy, supportive practice. You’ll bring:

A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
Experience in small animal clinical practice with confidence in routine surgery and medicine
Strong communication skills and the ability to build client relationships
A proactive and positive approach to teamwork and learning
Confidence working independently when required

How We’ll Support You 

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: 
 
  • 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  
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    Bridge Vets, Nigg Kirk

    Nigg Kirk Hall, Nigg Kirk Road, Aberdeen, AB12 3DB, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Dogs, cats & small pets

    Exotic Friendly

    Rabbit Friendly

    Chicken Friendly

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    At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

    Any questions before applying?

    Speak to Taylor Findlay from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Senior Talent Partner

    Taylor Findlay

    taylor.findlay@ivcevidensia.com