Join Conanvet Ltd – Your Next Chapter in the Stunning Scottish Highlands
Are you a seasoned mixed practice veterinarian looking for a fulfilling role in a beautiful part of the UK? Conanvet Ltd, a well-established (90 years) independent, multi-centre practice with 15 vets, offers the perfect opportunity to combine professional satisfaction with a relaxed Highland lifestyle.
Life in the Highlands
Imagine finishing work and heading straight into the mountains or down to the sea? Paddleboarding, kayaking, cycling, hillwalking, or simply enjoying quiet country life—you’ll find it all on your doorstep. With Inverness just 20 minutes away, travel links are easy while your day-to-day feels wonderfully remote.
About the Role
This position is ideal for a mixed practice vet with experience.
Our caseload is approximately 60% small animal and 40% large animal/equine, including pedigree and commercial beef cattle, sheep, and crofts. Every day brings variety: consultations, surgery, branch work, and visits across the Highlands.
Our team includes an equine practitioner certificate holder and a colleague working towards a certificate, so there is strong peer support and mentoring. No vet in the practice works alone, regardless of experience level, and our skilled nursing team provides excellent backup.
Our Practices & Facilities
• Main surgery: Conon Bridge
• Branches: Dingwall (full-time consulting and operating), Gairloch, Ullapool and Fortrose,
• Excellent equipment for both small and large animal care, including digital imaging (including dental), ultrasound, endoscopy, and a hydraulic tipper crush
• Dedicated support from SQPs and nursing staff
Work-Life Balance & Benefits
• Four-day workweek with shared on-call and evening surgery
• Generous CPD budget; certificates encouraged and funded
• Up to £65,000 for an experienced surgeon
• Professional memberships covered, relocation support, and accommodation assistance if needed
• Practice-funded BUPA private healthcare
• Staff discounts on personal pets, half-day leave on Christmas Eve and Hogmanay
Team & Culture
Conanvet is proud of its low staff turnover and long-serving team. Many of our vets stay for decades, enjoying strong camaraderie and regular social events, including a summer gathering and a festive Christmas party.
If you’re looking for a rewarding role in a stunning location with supportive colleagues and genuine work-life balance, Conanvet Ltd could be your next home. Get in touch for an informal chat, or apply now. Practicemanager@conanvet.co.uk 01349 861203