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June 18, 2026
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Job Description
Role Overview
Mixed Veterinary Surgeon – Permanent, Full‑time – Salary : £40,000–£60,000 (DOE) – Location : Greenside Veterinary Practice, St Boswells, Scottish Borders.
Work‑Life Balance
A 4‑day working week: two days finish at 5:15pm and two days at 7:15pm. No routine weekend consulting. Weekends on‑call are 1 in 8 (7pm Friday to 8:45am Monday) with the Friday after off. Weeknights on‑call are 1 in 7 (Mon‑Thurs 7pm‑8:45am). Flexible rota arrangements are available.
Responsibilities
- Provide small animal clinical and surgical care with a varied caseload.
- Perform farm and large animal work (beef, sheep, dairy, goats, camelids) – no equine.
- Respond to on‑call duties at Greenside, Jedburgh and Hawick.
- Collaborate with veterinary nurses and support staff; use combined on‑call nurse support.
- Develop specialist interests and contribute to an open, collaborative culture.