Job Description

Are you looking to join a stable, experienced team that will support you to achieve your career goals? Paying up to £65,0000 (FTE, DOE)

• This is the perfect role for a good all round GP vet looking for a friendly practice to join and explore their interests
• The practice can consider full and part time
• The Ayr practice is linked to 2 other practices locally meaning you can work across these practices giving you access to a varied case load to enhance your experience – ideally your base will be in Ayr or Irvine
• This will include 1 in 4 Saturdays and you must be confident for sole charge
• There is no OOH!

Are you a passionate veterinary surgeon looking for a role where you’ll be valued, supported, and given the freedom to thrive? If you’re all about top-quality patient care, high clinical standards, and working with a team that genuinely loves what they do, we’d love to hear from you!

Why join us?

• A supportive, experienced team – We’re all about helping each other grow, both personally and professionally.
• Training and development – With three GPD-trained vets and four clinical coaches, we’re big on CPD and certificate support.
• Three practices, one fantastic team – With almost 50 colleagues across our practices in Irvine, Ayr & Kilmarnock, there are plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and interests. We have some nice new equipment to support this including tonopen, ultrasound, laparoscopy and vessel sealing.
• Competitive salary – Earn up to £65,000, depending on experience.
• Work-life balance matters – We are not open Sunday’s and Saturdays are shared on a 1 in 4 basis, and there’s no OOH! We also offer full-time and part-time options.

Who we are

We’re more than just a veterinary practice—we’re a team that truly understands and supports each other. Our leadership includes vets, RVNs, and a practice manager, ensuring that every role is represented and valued.

At our core, we believe in teamwork, respect, and having fun while delivering clinical excellence. We laugh, we support each other, and we prioritise a healthy work-life balance. We know that every vet is different, so we tailor rotas and packages to suit each individual.

About our clinical team

With 12 vets and 14 RVNs across our three practices, there’s a wealth of experience to learn from. Our team includes three GPD-trained Clinical Leads and four RVN clinical coaches, all dedicated to training and development. We want to stand out from the crowd—and we do!

We’re looking for a vet who’s:

• Passionate about veterinary medicine and making a difference
• A team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues
• Open to new ideas and positive about change
• Happy to join in on the occasional work night out (because we know a good laugh is essential!)
• Clear on what they want from their role—tell us, and we’ll help make it happen

What we offer

• Location: Based at our Ayr practice (KA8 8HD), with the support of the wider team
• Flexible hours Full-time (4 days per week) or part-time to suit you
• No OOH and 1:4 Saturday rota
• Professional fees covered: Including VDS, BVA, and RCVS
• CPD encouraged: Generous allowance plus time off to study
• Great benefits package: Including a pension, 20% off at Pets at Home and The Vet Group, AXA private healthcare and enhanced maternity packages.

If you’re passionate about providing outstanding pet care and want to work in a practice where you’ll be supported, challenged, and valued, we’d love to hear from you!

Get in touch! Email Rach at our support office: northvet@vets4pets.com – we’ll get back to you within one working day.