Veterinary Surgeon - Craigleith

A veterinary practice is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join its established small animal team in Craigleith, Edinburgh
.

This is ideally a full-time, permanent position
, although part-time working will also be considered
, with a salary of up to £65,000 FTE depending on experience
.

The role includes a 1 in 3 weekend rota
, with time off in lieu provided for weekends worked with a fixed rota used wherever possible to support forward planning and work-life balance.

Weekend shifts involve sole charge
, supported by a Veterinary Nurse and receptionist, and are focused primarily on sick and emergency cases rather than scheduled surgery.

Salary:
Up to £65,000 FTE DOE
Location:
Craigleith, Edinburgh
Schedule:
Full-time preferred; part-time considered; 1 in 3 weekends with TOIL
Welcome Bonus:
Available for eligible direct applicants

The practice is a well‑established small animal clinic with a loyal client base and an experienced veterinary, nursing and client care team.

Clinical services extend beyond routine general practice, with experience across emergency and critical care, feline nursing, dermatology and clinical animal behaviour
, providing a varied and interesting caseload.

The practice holds Silver Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation and is committed to maintaining high standards of feline patient care.

Veterinary Surgeons are encouraged to pursue their individual clinical interests through CPD and further qualifications, with an established team available to support ongoing professional development.

During weekdays, Veterinary Surgeons benefit from support from experienced RVNs, reception colleagues and at least one other vet.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality first‑opinion small animal consultations
• Investigating and managing medical cases
• Performing routine surgical procedures
• Managing sick and emergency cases
• Undertaking sole‑charge weekend shifts as part of the rota
• Developing appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans
• Providing clear and compassionate communication to clients
• Working collaboratively with Veterinary Surgeons and experienced RVNs
• Maintaining accurate clinical records
• Upholding high standards of clinical governance and patient welfare
• Participating in the 1 in 3 weekend rota
• Developing individual clinical interests through CPD and further training

The successful candidate will be an RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon with previous general practice experience.

You should be confident across the core areas of small animal medicine and surgery and comfortable taking responsibility for sole‑charge weekend work
.

Strong clinical judgement and communication skills are important, particularly when managing sick or emergency patients during weekend shifts.

The role would suit a Veterinary Surgeon keen to continue developing clinically within a supportive team, with opportunities to pursue CPD, certificates and individual areas of interest
.

• Salary up to £65,000 FTE DOE
• Full‑time preferred, with part‑time considered
• 1 in 3 weekend rota
• Time off in lieu for weekends worked
• 1‑hour paid lunch break
• Welcome bonus available for eligible direct applicants
• 5.6 weeks' annual leave
  , increasing to 6.6 weeks after two years' service
• Additional paid birthday leave
• CPD allowance
• Support for certificates and clinical interests
• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free parking
• Overtime paid or taken as time off in lieu
• Employee reward and discount programme
• Silver Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation
• RCVS Practice Standards accreditation