Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Vets; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid in full

CPD allowance and funded certificates

Up to 33 days holiday

Relocation package

Wellbeing support

Job summary

CVS Vets in Dalkeith, Edinburgh, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for a permanent full-time role.

The clinic offers a 4–5 day week with a 1:3 Saturday rota and a competitive salary up to £55,000 depending on experience. You will join a supportive team equipped with digital X-ray, ultrasound, and more to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Veterinary Surgeon with strong clinical autonomy and leadership abilities.
• Comfortable handling varied caseloads and guiding the team.
• Commitment to high standards of clinical care and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead on surgical and medical cases and make sound clinical decisions.
• Perform diagnostic investigations with accuracy.
• Support and mentor colleagues to develop skills and confidence.
• Maintain continuity of care for patients from diagnosis to treatment.

Skills

Clinical skills

Surgical leadership

Diagnostic investigations

Mentoring

Client care

Tools

Digital X-ray

Dental X-ray

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

In-house laboratory

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon
Market Cross Veterinary Clinic
Location: Dalkeith, Edinburgh
Contract:Permanent | Full-time
Practice Type: First Opinion, Small Animal
Competitive Salary: up to £55,000 Depending on Experience

Your opportunity to be a part of a supportive, improvement-focused team starts here!

At CVS,we put ourcolleaguesfirst, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges,you'llalways have the resources and teamsalongsideyou.We'llbe your biggest supporter –it'sin our nature.

Withmarket-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues,you'llhave the tools to grow—whetheryou'rebuilding confidence early in your career or looking to deepen yourexpertise. 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 atMarket Cross Veterinary Clinic

This role is full-time, 40 hours a week across 4 or 5 days with a share in the 1:3 Saturday morning rota. We can also potentially consider part-time applications, just let us know what works for you!

We're proud to have a highly experienced clinical team, including four vets, two registered veterinary nurses (RVNs), a student veterinary nurse (SVN), a patient care assistant (PCA), and a dedicated receptionist team. Our practice is well equipped with digital X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and an in-house laboratory, as well as separate dog and cat wards and waiting areas helping us provide exceptional care from diagnosis through to treatment.

The team work hard toprioritise continuity of care, supporting patients and owners by seeing cases through from start to finish. We have a strong focus on evidence-based medicine and responsible antimicrobial stewardship. The team are very committed to fear free practice and work hard with owners to build patients trust and confidence. We have a team member who runs very successful desensitisation appointments.

We are located on Edinburgh Road in Dalkeith, just a short drive from Edinburgh city centre and well positioned for commuters via the A7 and Edinburgh City Bypass (A270), with easy access to surrounding areas including Musselburgh, Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, and the wider Midlothian region.

About you:

We're looking for aVeterinary Surgeonto join ourDalkeithteam.Working within a culture wherecliniciansare empoweredto make the best decisions, where improvement isencouraged and where best practice is shared,you will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals,you'recommitted to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.

• Confident in your clinical skills,you'llbe able totake the lead on surgical and medicalcases,andcarry out diagnostic investigations with precision.

• Keen to develop,you'recommitted 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'llenjoysupportingand inspiringall colleaguesto help them thrive.

• 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'llbring a strong level of clinical autonomy and be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

The benefits

At CVS, we know that carefor our patientsstarts with dedicated people like you.That'swhy we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team,you'llreceive:

• 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 (withoptionto buy/sell)

• Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable)

• 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, WellbeingChampionsand enhanced family leave policies

• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services,MiPetfood and medications

Join us at CVS

We'recommitted to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome,valuedand able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive andequitableworkplace, 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 SupportVetsand personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim istofree 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 acrossnumerouspractices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.

This role is based in Dalkeith but is commutable from Loanhead, Straiton, Roslin, Newtongrange, Gorebridge, Prestonpans, Tranent, Haddington, Livingston, North Berwick, and other surrounding areas.