Small Animal Vet - Lamond Vets

IVC Evidensia UK; Livingston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.8 weeks annual leave

Birthday off

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted staff pet care

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Livingston, Scotland is seeking an experienced small animal Veterinary Surgeon. The role offers clinical freedom, diverse case exposure, and opportunities for specialization. Join a supportive team focused on community charity work while enjoying a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements. The ideal candidate will have a veterinary degree and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Experienced in veterinary practices, preferably with small animals.
• Willingness to take on responsibilities and develop surgical techniques.
• Strong interest in charity work and community support.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care with clinical freedom.
• Perform a variety of medical and surgical cases.
• Support and mentor a team of technicians and assistants.

Skills

Clinical freedom

Surgical expertise

Support for charity work

Education

Veterinary degree

Tools

Digital radiography

In-house haematology and biochemistry analysers

Job description

Overview

Lamond Vets in Livingston is looking for an experienced small animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for a clinician ready to take on more responsibility, develop their skills further, and enjoy the freedom of working in a well-established practice.

Role details

You’ll benefit from clinical freedom, a varied caseload, and the chance to specialise—whether that’s studying for a certificate, offering additional services, or advancing your surgical expertise. We work closely with the SSPCA and have a strong focus on charity work, giving you the chance to make a difference in the wider community. Our caseload covers a wide range of medical and surgical cases, including routine neuterings, pyometras, lump removals, GI foreign bodies, and dentistry. If you have a particular area of interest, we’ll support you in developing it.

Work patterns

We offer a 40-hour working week over 4 days, with 1 in 3 Saturdays. There’s no OOH requirement, and we’re happy to discuss flexible working or part-time hours for the right candidate.

We believe work-life balance is key to supporting our team’s wellbeing, which is why we take a flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours—tailored to fit your lifestyle and career stage.

About Us

We are a 33-strong team based in Livingston, Scotland—perfectly located between Edinburgh and Glasgow, with easy access to both cities and the gateway to the Highlands. Our current team includes 8 vets, 13 RVNs, and a brilliant support team. Our facilities include:

• Digital radiography
• Dedicated, fully fitted dental suite
• Large prep area and two separate operating theatres
• Video endoscopy tower with rigid and flexible endoscopes
• Laparoscopic equipment
• In-house haematology and biochemistry analysers, plus microscope
• Daily ultrasound investigations

We also perform routine, soft tissue, and orthopaedic surgeries, and are supported by an ophthalmology certificate holder while currently supporting another vet through their surgery certificate. Our recently refurbished practice is bright, modern, and well-equipped to support both you and our patients.

Benefits and opportunities

In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance

• 6.8 weeks annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Veterinary Services

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