Veterinary Surgeon - Dunfermline

Supreme Search Specialists; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Company pension

Annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Job summary

Supreme Search Specialists is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join its growing small animal team in Dunfermline, Fife. The role offers full-time or part-time permanent contracts with flexible hours and a salary of £36,000–£65,000 FTE depending on experience and additional skills.

The practice prioritises thorough case work with protected breaks and sensible surgical scheduling, and there is no on-call or out-of-hours requirement, with only 1 in 4 Saturday mornings and Sundays off.

Qualifications

• UK-registrable veterinary degree is required.
• RCVS membership is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality first-opinion consultations.
• Provide preventative and wellness care.
• Perform routine neutering and soft tissue surgery.
• Undertake dental procedures.
• Perform basic ultrasound examinations and radiographic investigations.
• Investigate and manage medical cases and develop diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
• Collaborate with Veterinary Surgeons, RVNs and support staff.
• Support practice development and team communication.

Education

UK-registrable veterinary degree

RCVS membership

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Dunfermline, Fife

About the Role

A veterinary practice is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join its growing small animal team in Dunfermline, Fife.

The position is available on either a full-time or part-time permanent basis, with flexible hours considered and a salary of £36,000–£65,000 FTE depending on experience and additional skills.

The practice is designed around giving clinicians enough time to work cases up properly, with protected breaks, dedicated administration time and sensible surgical scheduling.

There is no on-call or out-of-hours requirement, and the rota includes just 1 in 4 Saturday mornings, with the practice closed on Sundays.

Salary: £36,000–£65,000 FTE DOE
Location: Dunfermline, Fife
Schedule: Full-time or part-time with flexible hours considered
Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturday mornings
OOH: None

About the Practice

The practice is an established small animal clinic with a strong emphasis on supportive working, thorough case management and sustainable workloads.

Around a third of appointments are reserved for same-day or emergency cases, while more complex consultations can be given additional time where needed. Lunch breaks, administration time and clinical catch-up periods are actively protected.

Surgical lists are organised around the time required for each procedure rather than volume, helping avoid overcrowded operating days and unnecessary pressure on the clinical team.

Facilities include digital dental radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory equipment, microscopy, blood pressure monitoring, pulse oximetry and capnography.

The practice is also expanding its clinical facilities to include dedicated space for dentistry, ultrasound and endoscopy, creating further opportunities to develop additional services.

Dunfermline offers convenient access to Edinburgh by rail while maintaining the benefits of living and working in Fife.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality first-opinion consultations
• Providing preventative and wellness care
• Performing routine neutering and soft tissue surgery
• Undertaking dental procedures
• Performing basic ultrasound examinations
• Carrying out radiographic investigations
• Investigating and managing medical cases
• Developing appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans
• Providing clear and compassionate client communication
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records
• Working collaboratively with Veterinary Surgeons, RVNs and support colleagues
• Contributing to effective team communication and practice development

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will hold a UK-registrable veterinary degree and RCVS membership.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Veterinary Surgeons as well as clinicians earlier in their careers who would benefit from strong mentorship and structured support.

You should be comfortable with the core areas of general practice and have a genuine interest in both patient care and client communication.

The practice would particularly suit someone who enjoys working cases up thoroughly, values collaboration and wants enough time within the working day to maintain high clinical standards.

There is also scope to develop individual areas of interest, with certificate support considered for suitable candidates.

Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: £36,000–£65,000 FTE DOE
• Full-time and part-time positions considered
• Flexible working hours
• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings
• No Sundays
• No on-call or OOH
• CPD allowance
• Certificate support considered
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Company pension
• Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Protected lunch breaks and administration time
• Structured support for clinical development
• Potential future leadership and partnership opportunities