Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Eden Veterinary Practice; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive veterinary clinic in Fife is seeking an experienced small animal surgeon to join their supportive team. The role offers a 3-day week with no out-of-hours responsibilities, alongside competitive salary and benefits. This position allows for career progression and a flexible CPD budget. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Veterinary Medicine and experience in small animal surgery. Enjoy a vibrant community and the great outdoors in a stunning part of the UK.

Benefits

Salary of £45,000 - £65,000 depending on experience

31 days holiday including bank holidays

Flexible CPD budget

Professional fees paid

Free Flu vaccination

Qualifications

• A qualified veterinary surgeon with experience in small animal surgery.
• Ability to work as part of a close-knit team.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgeries and medical care for small animals.
• Work collaboratively with the veterinary team.
• Participate in clinical meetings to improve care standards.

Skills

Experience in small animal surgery

Teamwork and collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Overview

Join our fun, supportive team at Eden Vets and enjoy a great work-life balance with a 3-day week, no OOH, and all the time you need to explore life in stunning Fife!

About Us

We are looking for an experienced small animal surgeon to join our team at Eden Vets, an independent 13-vet mixed practice in beautiful Fife, just North of Edinburgh. We are a truly mixed practice with a 25% Equine, 35% and 40% small animal. We have an excellent reputation for developing and looking after our team and offer a good work-life balance, so you have time to enjoy this amazing part of the UK.

“We both joined Eden Vets as new graduates. It’s a great team with a mix of young and experienced staff. We enjoy a varied workload with a wide range of animals. There is a lot of freedom to explore our areas of interest and develop our skills, which is a real benefit of being an independent practice. We enjoy dog walks in the surrounding countryside at lunch and many other activities. Some of our recent events have included concerts, trips to the spa and local quiz nights. At the end of the day, there’s always someone to scrub in on an op, discuss a case with, have a pizza with, or rate your tray bake!”

Jen MRCVS & Sophie MRCVS.

“Eden Vets is a bustling, truly mixed practice with a welcoming, friendly team. Biased, we know, but it’s true! The equine work is separate (we can’t pretend to be disappointed about that), but this doesn’t limit the range of species, flexibility in the work offered, or our ability to explore our interests. We are genuinely a really close-knit team who work well together, always willing to help and to wind each other up from time to time! Although a relatively small mixed team, we have a good range of experience, which leads to an excellent chance to work together on cases, and there’s always someone to call on for support. We all work hard, but we have a laugh, and the team can be a real highlight, especially on the more challenging days. Lastly, as an independent practice with an open boss who has affordability in mind, we get to work without strict protocols and with less pressure on decisions. Certainly, no financial targets to hit here.”

Andrew MRCVS & Katie MRCVS

Ainslie graduated from Edinburgh in 1998 and worked in several mixed practices before returning to his hometown in 2003 to open Eden Vets. He started with just two part-time receptionists. Twenty years on, we are now a team of 25 using our experience and knowledge to provide the highest standards of care for all animals, great and small, in Cupar and across North-East Fife.

You will be joining our small animal team of 8 vets who have a wealth of experience between them, including Megan, who holds a certificate in small animal medicine, so there is always someone to go to for advice on a case.

The rota

The rota for this role is a 3-day week, Wednesday to Friday, and only 1:3 Saturday morning consults with no OOH or on-call requirements.

Career progression

We will always encourage you to follow your interests, so if you want to take on a certificate or develop your skills in a particular discipline, we will do everything we can to support your career progression. We also have monthly clinical meetings to review cases, discuss ideas and look at ways to improve our clinical standards.

Outside of work

We’re a close-knit, friendly team that enjoys a good get-together outside of work, whether having a drink at the local pub quiz, heading out on a dog walk or our annual Christmas bash.

If you love the great outdoors, there is so much to do here, from wild swimming and mountain biking to paddle boarding in the loch at Lochore Meadows, coasteering along the Fife coast from Shell Bay to Elie, climbing at Lomond Hills Regional Park or walking the Fife Coastal Path. We are just 20 minutes from Dundee and St Andrews, 30 minutes to Perth, and one hour by road or rail to Edinburgh.

The package

• Salary of £45,000 - £65,000, depending on experience (pro rata)
• 31 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Flexible CPD budget, with certificates supported and funded
• Professional fees paid
• Free Flu vaccination

If you’re looking for a supportive team and an exciting caseload surrounded by beautiful scenery, call us for an informal chat or apply now.