Veterinary Surgeon

About Us

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, Craigleith Vets for Pets is a well‑established and welcoming practice with a loyal client base. Our modern, fully equipped surgery is based within a Pets at Home store, providing easy access to excellent facilities and a collaborative working environment. You’ll be joining a passionate and skilled team made up of two full‑time vets, two part‑time vets, three RVNs, a dedicated Practice Manager, and three client care advisors.

We pride ourselves on offering advanced services in emergency and critical care, feline nursing, dermatology, and clinical animal behaviour.

This position is for an experienced vet in Craigleith. The role can be full‑time or part‑time and will include working one weekend out of every three. Saturdays are 9 am‑5 pm and Sundays 10 am‑5 pm, with full and part‑time hours considered. Time back during the week is given for weekends, and we aim to operate a fixed rota to support work‑life balance.

Weekdays are supported by 2 RVNs and 2 receptionists with at least one other vet. Weekend duties are sole charge, mainly seeing sick or emergency cases with a limited number of vaccinations. There are no scheduled surgeries on weekends, allowing you to treat any emergencies that come in.

• Confident in all aspects of general veterinary practice.
• 1 hour paid lunch break honoured.
• Pay up to £60,000 depending on experience (FTE).
• Familiar with emergency and critical care, feline nursing, dermatology, and clinical animal behaviour.
• Ready to work weekends fully alone, supported by a nurse and receptionist.
• Able to support and train a team of 2 RVNs and 2 receptionists during weekdays.

• 1 hour paid lunch break.
• CPD allowance and support for advancing clinical interests.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Paid holiday of 5.6 weeks, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years of service (pro rata).
• Paid RCVS, VDS, and BVA fees.
• Exclusive group discounts – 30% practice discount and 20% across the Pets at Home Group, High Street Retailers, and Gym Memberships.
• Extra paid day off each year for your birthday.
• Free car parking.
• IFSM accredited Silver cat‑friendly practice.
• Member of RCVS Practice Standards.
• Overtime can be paid or taken in lieu.

If you would like an informal chat, want to find out more about the amazing opportunity to join our team, or would like to apply, please email Rach at  and someone will get back to you within 1 working day.

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities.

Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!