Key Details:

• Working Days: Full or part-time, 1 in 3 weekends
• Hours: Saturdays 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Sundays 10:00 am–5:00 pm, fixed rota where possible
• Duties: Consultations and routine surgery on weekdays, sole charge of urgent care at weekends
• Salary: The salary is up to £60,000 p/a FTE, dependent on experience, with paid overtime or time off in lieu.

About the Role:

• Our client is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon confident in all aspects of small animal general practice.
• The position can be arranged on a full or part-time basis and includes 1 in 3 weekends. Weekend shifts are sole charge, supported by one Nurse and one Receptionist, and focus on sick and emergency cases with limited vaccinations.
• No scheduled surgeries run at weekends to allow full focus on urgent care.
• Weekdays include a balanced caseload of consults and routine procedures with support from at least one other Vet, two RVNs, and two Receptionists.
• A fixed rota will be used where possible to promote work-life balance. A paid one-hour lunch break is honoured. Time back during the week is provided following weekend work.

The Benefits:

• Benefits include a CPD allowance with support for clinical interests, contributory pension, paid holiday of 5.6 weeks rising to 6.6 weeks after two years (pro rata), paid RCVS, VDS, and BVA fees, exclusive group discounts including practice and retail benefits, an extra paid day off for a birthday, free parking, and recognition as an ISFM Silver Cat Friendly practice and member of the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme.

About the Practice:

The practice is a locally owned small animal clinic based within a modern retail setting in Edinburgh with ample free parking on site. It maintains a transparent approach to pricing with estimates provided before treatment. The team comprises two full-time Vets, two part-time Vets, three RVNs, a Practice Manager, and three client care advisors. Facilities are contemporary and well equipped, supporting services in emergency and critical care, feline nursing, dermatology, and clinical animal behaviour. The environment encourages collaboration and provides reliable clinical and client care support. Visitors should note the retail park operates a three-hour parking limit.

Job Reference No: JN-112025-33552