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New Graduate Mixed Veterinary Surgeon – Scottish Isles

New Graduate Mixed Veterinary Surgeon – Scottish Isles

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Accommodation & Vehicle Provided | CPD Funded | Competitive Salary

Are you a recent veterinary graduate looking to launch your career in a truly unique and supportive environment? We’re offering an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established, independently owned mixed practice based in the beautiful and tranquil Isles of Lewis and Harris.

You’ll be joining a welcoming team of five vets (four full-time, one part-time) led by a compassionate and experienced Head Vet who has owned and run the practice for over 35 years. The role offers hands-on experience across small animals, equine, and farm species—including some more unusual cases like alpacas and local wildlife such as otters, seals, and birds of prey.

What’s on offer:

A supportive team with excellent mentorship

Central accommodation and a vehicle provided

Competitive salary (available on request)

Funded and encouraged CPD

Equally shared OOH rota (1 in 5) with a day off in lieu for weekends worked

Every second week is a 4-day working week

Air discount scheme for island residents and excellent transport links to the mainland

This is a rare chance to begin your career with a wide variety of case exposure, excellent support, and the chance to live and work in one of the UK’s most scenic and peaceful locations.

Job Overview
Category
New Grad Vet
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant