Veterinary surgeon

CVS Group UK; Bow of Fife; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance

Up to 33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Vet Oracle support

Wellbeing programme

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

Albavet in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, is seeking a Small Animal Vet to join a friendly, supportive team. Flexible rota: 40 hours over 4 days or 20 hours part-time, with no out-of-hours or on-call requirements. The clinic offers modern facilities and opportunities for learning and collaboration across CVS sites.

We provide extensive CPD, specialist support, and a culture that values clinician development. Rota options can be discussed to fit individual needs while delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Driven by a passion to provide the best possible care to animals.
• Confident in your clinical skills to handle surgical and medical cases.
• Keen to develop confidence in clinical skills and leadership.
• Natural mentor and team player, supporting colleagues to thrive and grow.
• Strong client care mindset to build trust and relationships with owners.
• Experienced vet capable of managing a varied caseload and guiding the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care to small animals across sites.
• Perform surgical and medical procedures with precision and compassion.
• Contribute to case management and diagnostic investigations.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues and maintain clinical standards.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless patient care and client communication.

Skills

Surgical skills

Medical management

Clinical mentoring

Client communication

Job description

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Veterinary Surgeon, Albavet, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Small Animal Vet to join our friendly and supportive team at Albavet. This role offers flexibility and the chance to work within a well-equipped, multi-site practice where high quality patient care and team collaboration are at the heart of what we do.

Rota: Full time 40 hours a week across 4 days or part time 20 hours a week. No OOH's or on call. If you are seeking a different pattern please get in touch to discuss options.

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter it's in our nature.

With market leading learning, on the job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

Life at Alba

Albavet is made up of our main site in Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy, along with our other sites in Burntisland, and Dalgety Bay, supported by a friendly and experienced team of 12 vets. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest standard of veterinary care, surgery, and treatment, creating a supportive and collaborative environment for both our team and patients.

We are well-equipped with a wide range of modern facilities, including laparoscopic equipment, endoscopy, ultrasound, digital x-ray, and dental x-ray, allowing us to provide high quality diagnostics and treatment across a broad range of cases.

Our clinical team includes certificate holders in Surgery and ECC, ensuring a strong level of in-house expertise. We also benefit from regular visits from specialist surgeons to support more complex cases, alongside easy access to the Vet Oracle support platform for additional guidance in areas such as medicine, cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, and more.

We provide overnight care for stable inpatients within our main practices, supported by a dedicated team of night nurses. This enables excellent continuity of care for both patients and clinicians.

About You

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
• Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take on surgical and medical cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Keen to develop, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types.
• A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive. Providing ongoing support to team members with opportunities for progression.
• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.
• As an experienced vet you'll be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

The Benefits

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• CVS Pension Scheme
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.

This role is based in Kirkcaldy commutable from Edinburgh, Perth, Stirling, Dunfermline, South Queensferry, Kinross, Alloa, Linlithgow, Livingston, Bathgate, Falkirk, Dunblane, Kirkcaldy, Cupar, St Andrews, Rosyth, Inverkeithing, North Queensferry, Dalgety Bay, Aberdour, Burntisland, Kinghorn, Glenrothes, Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly, Kelty, Crossgates, Crossford, Cairneyhill, Oakley, Saline, Carnock, Limekilns, Culross, Kincardine‑on‑Forth, Falkland, Ladybank, Ceres, Leven, Alva, Tillicoultry, Clackmannan, Dollar, Menstrie, Tullibody, Winchburgh, Broxburn, Uphall, Uphall Station, Blackburn, Whitburn, Armadale, East Calder, Mid Calder, Torphichen, Blackness, Ecclesmachan, Kirkliston, Ratho, Balerno, Currie, Cramond, Corstrophine, Portobello, Milnathort, Glenfarg, Bridge of Earn, Auchterarder, Dunning, Bridge of Allan, Bannockburn, Doune, Cowie, Fallin and other locations in Fife, Clackmannanshire, West Lothian, City of Edinburgh, Falkirk, Perth and Kinross, and Stirling areas.