Veterinary Surgeon - Edinburgh, Scotland

purovets; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 33 days annual leave

Generous CPD support

Fully funded postgraduate quals

BSAVA library access

RCVS membership & VDS cover

Company pension

Staff discount on services

Job summary

Purovets is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon for two Edinburgh practices. The role offers a varied caseload, advanced facilities and a strong emphasis on clinical development, with a 4-day week and no out-of-hours work.

Candidates should be MRCVS, capable of managing medical and surgical cases, and enthusiastic about mentoring colleagues and pursuing postgraduate qualifications. Excellent work-life balance and supportive team environment await.

Qualifications

• MRCVS registration is required.
• Experience as a Veterinary Surgeon with management of medical and surgical caseload.
• Strong communication and collaborative teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied first-opinion caseload including medical and surgical cases.
• Conduct diagnostic investigations and complex case workups.
• Support mentoring of colleagues and share clinical knowledge.

Education

MRCVS registration

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Edinburgh, Scotland

Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE | Full-time or Part-time | 4-Day Week | No OOH

Looking for a Veterinary Surgeon role offering excellent clinical development, a supportive team and a fantastic work-life balance? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, well-established veterinary group across two practices in Edinburgh, offering a varied caseload, advanced facilities and flexible working arrangements.

Why Join This Practice?

• Salary up to £65,000 DOE, with full-time and part-time opportunities available.
• Excellent work-life balance: 40 hours across a 4-day week, with flexibility to accommodate individual preferences.
• No OOH: Enjoy a healthy balance between professional and personal life.
• Advanced facilities: Well-equipped practices featuring an excellent ultrasound scanner and laparoscopic surgical equipment.
• Clinical support: Access to a visiting surgeon, ophthalmologist and cardiac certificate holder, providing fantastic opportunities for mentoring and development.
• Career progression: Generous CPD support, fully funded postgraduate qualifications and opportunities to develop advanced surgical skills, including laparoscopic spays.

The Opportunity

This well-established veterinary group operates across two practices in Edinburgh, providing high-quality veterinary care to a diverse and engaged client base.

With a strong emphasis on clinical excellence, collaboration and employee wellbeing, the practice offers a welcoming environment where Veterinary Surgeons are encouraged to develop their skills and pursue their clinical interests.

The successful candidate will manage a varied first-opinion caseload, including medical and surgical cases, diagnostic investigations and more complex clinical workups. Regular case discussions and knowledge sharing are encouraged, ensuring that the team works collaboratively to deliver the best possible outcomes for patients.

The practices benefit from excellent diagnostic and surgical equipment, including laparoscopic facilities, alongside support from visiting specialists. There is a particular focus on laparoscopic surgery, with opportunities for Veterinary Surgeons interested in developing these skills.

With a friendly, close-knit team and an active social culture, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a practice where professional development, teamwork and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

Benefits Package

The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Up to 33 days' annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Generous CPD allowance and access to over 450 training courses
• Fully funded postgraduate qualifications, including CertAVP and PgCert, with tuition fees, examinations and study leave covered
• Access to the BSAVA library
• RCVS membership and VDS cover paid in full
• Company pension scheme
• Access to telemedicine specialists, advanced clinical services and regional clinical leads for mentoring and case support
• 50% staff discount on veterinary services, alongside discounts on pet food and medications
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and clinical development

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with MRCVS registration, confident in managing a varied medical and surgical caseload and carrying out diagnostic investigations.

They will be passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care, with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork. The practice would particularly welcome a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys mentoring colleagues, sharing clinical knowledge and contributing to the continued development of clinical standards.

Certificate holders are encouraged to apply, and applicants with an interest in further developing their surgical or medical expertise will be well supported.

Interested in a Veterinary Surgeon role offering a 4-day week, no OOH and excellent clinical development opportunities? This Edinburgh opportunity offers the chance to join a welcoming, experienced team with advanced facilities, a varied caseload and genuine opportunities for career progression.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

JOB REF: JOB-60304