Salary up to £65,000 DOE plus Relocation Allowance up to £8,000.
Experienced Equine Vet with Lameness Bias: Join Our Team in Aberdeenshire.
Are you an experienced Equine Vet seeking a new challenge? Ardene House Veterinary Practice offers a rare opportunity for a motivated Equine Veterinary Surgeon to join our supportive, close-knit team in Kingswells, Aberdeen. This permanent role provides variety, clinical freedom, and the chance to work in one of the best-equipped equine practices in northeast Scotland.
A role tailored to your clinical interests
We understand work-life balance is important. The full-time position involves up to 40 hours per week with flexible working patterns. Our current out-of-hours rota is 1:8, supported by a dedicated on-call vet, with a half day off after a weeknight on-call and a Friday off following a weekend on-call. We are happy to accommodate your preferred working hours.
You will handle a varied caseload, from family ponies to elite competition horses, with opportunities to focus on lameness. Our team and diagnostic tools support your clinical passions. Responsibilities include ambulatory work, vaccinations, dentistry, diagnostics, emergency care, and developing treatment plans. We also receive referrals from across the region, including Scottish islands, for complex cases.
Why Ardene House?
Our modern, purpose-built equine unit is equipped with seven stables, trot-up areas, outdoor school, treatment room, stocks, knockdown box, and surgical theatre. We have advanced diagnostic and therapeutic equipment like portable DR radiography, ultrasound scanners, lasers, and video arthroscopy/endoscopy. Join a collaborative, friendly team of international vets, nursing assistants, and staff who value high-quality care and open communication. We support your professional development with internal expertise, visiting specialists, CPD activities, journal clubs, and case discussions.
Living in Aberdeenshire offers peaceful countryside and city amenities. Enjoy outdoor activities like paddleboarding, hiking in the Cairngorms, or relaxing at Balmedie Beach. Aberdeen City provides cultural venues, restaurants, and shopping, perfect for your leisure time.
Because our people matter
We invest in our team and facilities. Benefits include:
- Work-life balance: 6.8 weeks annual leave including bank holidays, plus birthday leave.
- Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, family-friendly policies, colleague wellbeing initiatives.
- Development: £1250 CPD allowance, paid CPD leave, certificate support, online resources, research funding, Care Fund, infection control, quality improvement programs.
- Professional Memberships: BVA, VDS, RCVS fees covered.
- Colleague Benefits: Pension scheme with employer contribution, Cycle to Work, Green Cars, discounts, pet treatment discounts.