On-Call Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

We are looking for a confident Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our team in Moray in an exciting out-of-hours role as we relaunch and develop our small animal emergency provision.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver high-quality emergency care within a supportive and forward-thinking practice, while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance in a stunning part of Scotland.

You will play a key role in providing urgent and emergency care to the local community, working independently while being supported by a wider team and well-equipped facilities. This role is ideal for a vet who is confident in emergency situations, enjoys problem-solving, and is committed to delivering excellent patient and client care.

Practice Highlights:

* Developing small animal out-of-hours emergency service within a wider mixed practice group
* Opportunity to help shape and grow the SA emergency provision
* Well-equipped site with access to clinical support and facilities during on-call periods
* Option to work from home locally during on-call weeks, or use provided accommodation
* Strong integration with wider practice teams including farm and equine emergency services
* Supportive structure with clear clinical backup pathways
* Focus on high-quality emergency and urgent care delivery

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 happier animals, 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 an Out of Hours Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon, you will play a vital role in delivering emergency care across the region.

* Provide high-quality emergency and urgent care for small animal patients
* Work independently during on-call periods with appropriate clinical support available
* Manage a varied emergency caseload, including medical and surgical presentations
* Contribute to the development and improvement of the out-of-hours service
* Support the local veterinary community through reliable emergency cover
* Participate in a 1 week on / 3 weeks off rota (or alternative agreed pattern)

Working Pattern:

* 1 week on, 3 weeks off rota
* Monday–Thursday: 6pm–8am
* Friday 6pm–Monday 8am
* Daytime (8am–1pm Saturday) covered by practice
* Option for 1 week on / 1 week off with adjusted salary
* Accommodation provided during working weeks or option to work from home if local

Life in Moray

Based in the beautiful northeast of Scotland, Moray offers an outstanding quality of life surrounded by natural beauty. From the Cairngorms National Park to the Moray Firth coastline, the area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with opportunities for hiking, cycling, wildlife watching, canoeing, and exploring the whisky trail.

The region also offers a welcoming local community and a relaxed lifestyle, making it an ideal setting for a rewarding veterinary career alongside excellent work-life balance.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and capable small animal veterinary surgeon who thrives in emergency situations. You’ll bring:

* A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility) with the RCVS
* Confidence in managing emergency and critical care cases independently
* Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and client care abilities
* A calm, adaptable, and resilient approach to out-of-hours work

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