Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.8 weeks' holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

BVA membership and fees covered

Cycle to Work scheme

Reduced veterinary care for pets

Job summary

IVC Evidensia in Dunfermline is seeking a qualified Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly and forward-thinking team. This role provides an exciting mix of branch and hospital work, allowing a great variety in first opinion practice while managing complex cases and caring for hospitalized patients.

Your contributions will enhance client and patient care, and you'll receive extensive support for your professional development. With 6.8 weeks of holiday and a generous CPD allowance, this position offers an excellent work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Confident and motivated Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys teamwork.
• Registration (or eligibility) with the RCVS.
• Growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality consultations, diagnostics, and treatment plans.
• Perform routine surgical procedures and manage complex cases.
• Build strong client relationships and continuity of care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Veterinary degree

Experience in clinical practice

Proactive learning approach

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Salary up to £65,000 DOE plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Inglis Vets are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our large, friendly, and forward-thinking team based in Dunfermline. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive practice offering a genuinely varied caseload, strong clinical support, and excellent opportunities for development within a collaborative and supportive environment.

This role offers an exciting mix of branch and hospital work, allowing you to enjoy the variety of first opinion practice while also gaining exposure to more complex and challenging cases. Hospital shifts include managing intensive care and hospitalised patients, while branch work allows you to build strong client relationships and develop continuity with your own caseload.

You'll be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team including RVNs, Animal Care Assistants, and a dedicated Client Care team, alongside visiting specialists in orthopaedics, dermatology, and ophthalmology.

Practice Highlights

• Busy main hospital and 8 branch practices across Fife and Central Scotland
• Own in-house Out of Hours service with experienced Night Nurses on-site all night
• Clinical training centre for veterinary students at Cowdenbeath
• Hydrotherapy treadmill available at the Hospital Hill branch
• Large and supportive team of approximately 100 colleagues
• Team includes 30 Veterinary Surgeons, 40 RVNs & Animal Care Assistants, and 30 Support Staff
• Supportive environment for recent graduates and certificate study
• Opportunities to develop interests including Surgery, ECC, and more
• Visiting specialists supporting orthopaedics, dermatology, and ophthalmology cases
• Excellent work-life setting with easy access to Edinburgh, Fife coastline, and Perthshire countryside

How You'll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you'll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You'll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You'll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

• Deliver high-quality consultations, diagnostics, and treatment plans across a varied caseload
• Perform routine surgical procedures and support the management of more complex hospital cases
• Provide care for hospitalised and intensive care patients during hospital shifts
• Build strong client relationships and continuity of care within branch practice
• Work collaboratively with RVNs, Animal Care Assistants, and the wider clinical team
• Participate in the in-house Out of Hours rota with support from experienced Night Nurses
• Contribute positively to the supportive and collaborative culture of the practice

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week
• Full-time typically worked over 4 weekdays Monday-Friday between 7:45am and 7pm
• Part-time applications welcomed
• 1 in 12 blocks of night duty (4pm–8am)
• Generous stand-down period following night duty blocks
• 1 in 12 weekend day rota

Life in Fife & Central Scotland

Based in Dunfermline, this role offers the opportunity to enjoy an excellent balance between city access and outdoor lifestyle. With Edinburgh within easy reach and the beautiful Fife coastline and Perthshire countryside nearby, the area is ideal for those looking to enjoy both professional opportunity and quality of life outside of work.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

• You Are a Confident And Motivated Veterinary Surgeon Who Enjoys Working As Part Of a Team And Is Committed To Delivering High-quality Patient And Client Care.
• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS.
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development.
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Enthusiasm for delivering high clinical standards and excellent patient care.

How We'll Support You

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
• £1,250 Annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.8 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy.
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offer
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

£0 - £65,000 a year

Up to £65,000 DOE

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