Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal FTC

Your next opportunity 

Based across their well-established Ayrshire practices, this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a varied caseload, modern facilities and strong clinical support, while benefiting from a healthy work-life balance and the chance to make a real impact within a close-knit team. Whether you're looking for a fresh challenge, a change of location, or a high-quality fixed-term opportunity, MBM Vets can offer a rewarding next step in your veterinary career.

This role is primarily based within the Kilmarnock branch, with shifts also required across Beith and Mauchline. The caseload offers a varied mix of consultations, surgery, inpatient care and hospital work, with flexibility available depending on clinical interests and preferred working style. The team would also happily consider vets seeking a consult-only role.

Practice Highlights

About inspiring vet care

Inspiring vet care 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 healthier animals and happier owners.

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:

Working Pattern & Flexibility

This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract providing maternity leave cover, with flexibility around how your hours are worked across the week.

MBM Vets place genuine importance on work-life balance and are open to discussing individual working preferences to help create a schedule that works for both the successful candidate and the practice.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and caring veterinary surgeon who enjoys working within a close-knit team environment and delivering high standards of patient care. You will bring:

Life in Ayrshire

Based close to the beautiful Ayrshire coastline, MBM Vets offer the perfect balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle. With excellent transport links to Glasgow and Central Scotland, the area is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits including hill walking, cycling, equestrian sports, water sports and golf.

Whether you're looking for a fresh challenge, a change of scenery, or a rewarding fixed-term opportunity within a supportive and well-equipped practice, MBM Vets would love to hear from you.

How We’ll Support You

We’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

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