Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Full-time

Job Description

Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Full-time

Parkside Veterinary Group Dundee Branch

Mixed

Full time

Permanent

Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Full Time

Location: Dundee, Scotland
Practice: Parkside Veterinary Group

Join our dedicated Equine and Farm animal team in beautiful Scotland – where career opportunities meet breathtaking landscapes.

Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary career?

If you’re passionate about Equine and Farm animal medicine and want a role that offers variety, support and a great work-life balance, this could be the perfect opportunity. At Parkside Veterinary Group, we combine clinical excellence with a strong team ethos, all in one of the most scenic regions of the UK.

About the Role

Parkside Veterinary Group is seeking a committed Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our experienced team based in Dundee, serving the stunning Tayside, Angus and Fife regions. This is a full time role, ideally suited to an experienced Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS), offering a diverse and interesting caseload across equine, farm and smallholder work, with excellent clinical support.

You’ll be part of the equine and farm animal team within a well-established, multi-branch mixed practice. Our rota is evenly shared, with:

• Protected time off after night on-call
• Half-day every week and Monday off following a weekend on-call
• Out-of-hours phone service and lone worker safety scheme

Why Parkside Vets?

We pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking, supportive practice with modern facilities, including:

• In-house equine stables and stocks at two locations
• In-house laboratory
• Advanced equipment: mobile digital X-ray, ultrasound for equine work, respiratory scope, fertility testing kits, and more
• Access to visiting specialists, reducing the need for external referrals

What We Offer

• 32 days holiday plus your birthday off
• 5 days CPD with a generous allowance; support for further qualifications encouraged and funded
• A strong team ethos with regular meetings, protected lunch breaks and a genuine focus on work-life balance

Life in Dundee & Tayside – What’s on Our Doorstep?

Dundee is a vibrant coastal city with excellent transport links, affordable living and a thriving cultural scene. Beyond the city, you’ll find:

• The Cairngorms National Park – perfect for hiking, skiing, and wildlife spotting
• Angus Glens and Perthshire – stunning countryside for walking, cycling, and horse riding
• Beautiful beaches along the east coast
• Easy access to Edinburgh and Aberdeen for city breaks

Whether you love outdoor adventures, historic sites or a lively social scene, this region offers something for everyone.

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a role where you can thrive professionally while enjoying life in one of Scotland’s most scenic regions, we’d love to hear from you.

At Parkside Vets we believe in providing a great work/life balance. Many of our Vets, Nurses and office colleagues have been part of our team for over a decade, and we like to think this is why they stay so long!

We strive to provide the best possible service when we are at the practice, but also understand that personal time is just as important, and never expect you to work late nights, or be on-call.

£1750 CPD Allowance per annum, health shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage RCVS Membership paid, two other membership subscriptions VDS cover Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay Discounted veterinary fees My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more Cycle to Work scheme CPD/training support Company sick pay Colleague engagement survey Annual pay reviews Focus on employee wellbeing Career progression opportunities