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Based across their well-established Ayrshire practices, this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a varied caseload, modern facilities and strong clinical support, while benefiting from a healthy work-life balance and the chance to make a real impact within a close-knit team. Whether you're looking for a fresh challenge, a change of location, or a high-quality fixed-term opportunity, MBM Vets can offer a rewarding next step in your veterinary career.

This role is primarily based within the Kilmarnock branch, with shifts also required across Beith and Mauchline. 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 in cardiology, surgery and medicine

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 healthier animals and 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 a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon, you will:

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

This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract providing maternity leave cover, with flexibility around how your hours are worked across the week.

12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)
40 hours per week
Shifts worked between 8:30am and 7:00pm Monday to Friday
Hours can be worked over 4 or 5 days
1 in 3 Saturday mornings (8:30am–1:00pm)
No out-of-hours responsibilities
Consult-only opportunities available

MBM Vets place genuine importance on work-life balance and are open to discussing individual working preferences to help create a schedule that works for both the successful candidate and the practice.

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

Life in Ayrshire

Based close to the beautiful Ayrshire coastline, MBM Vets offer the perfect balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle. With excellent transport links to Glasgow and Central Scotland, the area is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits including hill walking, cycling, equestrian sports, water sports and golf.

Whether you're looking for a fresh challenge, a change of scenery, or a rewarding fixed-term opportunity within a supportive and well-equipped practice, MBM Vets would love to hear from you.

How We’ll Support You

We’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

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