This role is primarily based within the Kilmarnock branch, with occasional shifts across Mauchline and Beith. 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
- Purpose-built practice facilities across three Ayrshire branches
- Digital and dental radiography
- Ultrasound including colour Doppler
- Endoscopy, ECG, and electrocautery equipment
- Comprehensive in-house laboratory with full haematology and biochemistry capabilities
- Dedicated daily lab nurse supporting efficient in-house case workups
- 15-minute consultations as standard, with extended appointments for complex cases
- Vets Now hosted on-site for seamless inpatient and emergency continuity
- Strong referral relationships alongside excellent in-house medical and surgical capabilities
- Certificate holders within cardiology, surgery, and medicine
How You’ll Make a Difference
- Deliver high-quality consultations, diagnostics, and surgical care across a varied caseload
- Manage inpatient and hospital cases with support from an experienced nursing and veterinary team
- Work collaboratively across branch and hospital settings to provide excellent continuity of care
- Contribute to clinical discussions, case planning, and patient management
- Build strong relationships with clients through excellent communication and compassionate care
- Support and contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture
Working Pattern & Flexibility
The role can be tailored to suit the right candidate, with up to 40 hours per week available between 8:30am and 7:00pm. Participation in a 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota (8:30am-1:00pm) is required. There are no out-of-hours responsibilities. MBM Vets place genuine importance on work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible or reduced hours to suit individual circumstances and career stages.
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:
- A degree in Veterinary Medicine and registration (or eligibility) with the RCVS
- Experience in small animal general practice
- Confidence with consultations, routine surgery, and inpatient care
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A proactive and positive attitude towards learning and clinical development
- A commitment to providing exceptional patient and client care
How We’ll Support You
- 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
Up to £70,000 DOE
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