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Lead and manage a dynamic team of like-minded, proactive farm vets Be the trusted clinical advisor to a variety of large-scale farms Perform a high volume of farm animal surgeries including routine and emergency procedures such as C-sections in both cattle and sheep Drive herd and flock health planning, disease prevention, and productivity Oversee and support work during peak calving/lambing season and at pedigree bull sales including fertility testing Contribute to and shape the future of the practice alongside a supportive area director and management team Protected management time built into your schedule
Salary up to £85,000 DOE Welcome bonus up to £10,000 Relocation allowance up to £8,000 1:10 OOH rota nights and weekends during Summer as we have a hybrid rota with dedicated OOH vets. Small animal OOH currently outsourced CPD encouraged and funded – certificates fully supported A close-knit, progressive, and supportive team with a shared passion for livestock health and welfare
Experienced farm vet with strong clinical expertise Passion for leadership, mentoring, and team development Demonstrated experience in herd and flock health planning Proven surgical skills, especially in cattle and sheep Someone who understands and values their role within a rural farming community
7.8 weeks annual leave Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Private Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme
BVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees
Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice Apply
Clinical Director - Farm Vet Surgeon
Speyside Veterinary Practice, Aberlour, Aberlour, Scotland
Discipline: Farm
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Up to £85,000 DOE
Clinical Director – Farm Vet
Speyside Vets, Aberlour, Scotland
Salary up to £85,000 DOE | Welcome Bonus up to £10,000 | Relocation Allowance up to £8,000
Are you an experienced and driven farm vet looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a proactive, progressive environment surrounded by high-end pedigree stock, surgical variety, and a strong sense of community? Speyside Vets in Aberlour could be your perfect next chapter.
About Us
Rooted in the heart of Aberlour, Speyside Vets is deeply woven into the fabric of the farming community serving the farming hub for over 80 years. Our Aberlour site is a bustling hub for dedicated farm work and equine services, where we proudly serve pedigree and commercial herds alongside a network of smallholders — we are approximately 70% beef and 30% sheep.
We’re looking for a Clinical Director to lead and inspire our farm team. This is a hands-on leadership role with a rich surgical caseload and significant opportunity to influence preventative health strategy across some of the finest herds in Scotland.
The Role
What We Offer
What We’re Looking For
Whether you’re already in a leadership role or a seasoned vet ready to make the leap, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and become a cornerstone of veterinary excellence in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
Apply today and help shape the future of Speyside Vets.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
Speyside Veterinary Practice, Aberlour
Rinnachat, Aberlour, Aberlour, AB38 9NR, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Farm animals
Equine
Exotic Friendly
Chicken Friendly
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Margaret Bryson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.