Small Animal Vet Surgeon – Dundee – Hospital Environment

Chattyvets; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.4 weeks' annual leave

Birthday off

Funded CPD

No on-call or out-of-hours duties

Job summary

Chattyvets in Dundee, Scotland, is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a large, experienced clinical team in a hospital with RCVS Hospital Status. The role offers flexibility (full-time or part-time) with no OOH duties and a salary up to £55,000 DOE, commensurate with experience, plus a strong focus on work-life balance and professional development.

The successful candidate will be MRCVS with small animal practice experience, confident with routine consultations and surgery, and

Qualifications

• Must be an MRCVS registered veterinary surgeon.
• Experience in small animal practice essential.
• Confident with routine consultations and basic surgeries.
• Strong communication and client care skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality first opinion care to small animals.
• Work as part of a large clinical team with multidisciplinary support.
• Carry out routine consultations and surgeries.
• Develop and pursue clinical interests within the hospital.

Skills

MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon

Small Animal Practice

Routine consultations

Routine surgery

Client communication

Education

MRCVS registration

Tools

In-house CT scanner

Laparoscopic surgery equipment

Advanced diagnostic equipment

Job description

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Dundee

Full or Part-Time | Small Animal | No OOH | Up to £55,000 DOE | Hospital Status

Are you a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon looking for your next opportunity in Dundee, Scotland?

An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and experienced MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, forward-thinking small animal team in Dundee. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-equipped veterinary hospital where clinical excellence, professional development and work-life balance are genuinely valued.

Whether you're looking for a full-time role or would prefer a part-time working pattern, the team is happy to consider flexible options for the right candidate.

The Role

As a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon, you'll join a large and experienced clinical team and enjoy a varied and rewarding first opinion caseload.

The role offers:

• Full-time or part-time hours considered
• Salary of up to £55,000, depending on experience
• No on-call or out-of-hours duties
• Varied small animal caseload
• Excellent opportunities to develop your own clinical interests
• Support from an experienced and collaborative veterinary team
• Routine consultations and surgery

Previous small animal practice experience is essential, and applicants must be MRCVS registered at the time of application.

About the Practice

You'll be joining a well-established, multi-site veterinary group with a strong reputation for providing high standards of clinical care.

The Dundee-based hospital offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, with an experienced team and access to advanced facilities and a wide range of clinical expertise.

The hospital holds RCVS Hospital Status and benefits from a number of additional accreditations and specialist services.

The wider clinical team includes RCVS Advanced Practitioners and certificate holders across areas including:

• Orthopaedics
• Surgery
• Cardiology
• Diagnostic imaging
• Internal medicine
• Feline medicine
• Dermatology

There are also referral services available in areas including ophthalmology, behaviour and pain management.

This makes it an excellent environment for a Veterinary Surgeon who wants to develop their clinical interests and learn from experienced colleagues.

Facilities & Equipment

The practice is exceptionally well equipped, with modern facilities designed to support high-quality patient care.

Facilities include:

• In-house CT scanner
• Laparoscopic surgery equipment
• Multiple operating theatres
• Modern diagnostic equipment
• Comprehensive surgical equipment
• Increased inpatient and kennel capacity
• Dedicated cat-only facilities
• Feline-friendly facilities accredited to recognised feline welfare standards
• Rabbit-friendly facilities

The combination of excellent equipment, experienced colleagues and referral expertise provides a fantastic platform for both clinical development and high-quality patient care.

About You

We're looking for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon who is enthusiastic, committed to patient care and enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive team.

You'll ideally:

• Be an MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon
• Have previous experience working in small animal practice
• Be confident with routine consultations
• Be comfortable performing routine surgery
• Have excellent communication and client care skills
• Be keen to develop your clinical interests
• Enjoy working as part of a larger multidisciplinary veterinary team
• Be committed to maintaining high clinical standards

Salary & Benefits

The salary for this role is up to £55,000, depending on experience.

You will also benefit from:

• 6.4 weeks' annual leave
• Your birthday off
• Funded CPD
• Strong encouragement and support for professional development
• Excellent clinical support
• Access to experienced certificate holders and Advanced Practitioners
• Genuine commitment to work-life balance
• Supportive and friendly clinical team
• No on-call or out-of-hours duties

Location

Dundee, Scotland

Dundee offers an excellent quality of life, with a great range of amenities, relatively affordable living and easy access to beautiful countryside.

The city also provides excellent access to the stunning east coast, with beaches and outdoor spaces nearby — making it an ideal location for anyone looking to combine a rewarding veterinary career with a fantastic lifestyle.