Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Links Veterinary Group, Haddington; Haddington; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in East Lothian is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. The role includes providing comprehensive clinical care, managing surgeries, and engaging in emergency treatment with no night shifts. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience, excellent communication and customer service skills, and a compassionate approach to animal care. Benefits include 6.8 weeks of annual leave, private medical insurance, and a CPD allowance. Flexible rotas accommodating work-life balance are also available.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Flexible work patterns

Annual leave enhancement

CPD allowance of £1250

Family-friendly policies

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a Veterinary Surgeon, comfortable with sole charge duties.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to personal vehicle for branch coverage across East Lothian.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical care including consultations, surgeries, inpatient and emergency treatment.
• Work independently on sole charge responsibilities when required.
• Cover weekend day shifts on a 1 in 10 rota and provide essential emergency care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Organizational abilities

Compassion towards animals

Multitasking

Job description

Overview

Explore a world of opportunity. An exciting opportunity awaits for an enthusiastic and confident Veterinary Surgeon to become part of our welcoming team at Links Veterinary Group. You will engage in a dynamic mix of consulting, surgical duties, inpatient care and emergency work within a thriving first‑opinion practice that prides itself on excellent, progressive patient care. This is delivered by an empowered, engaged, and close‑knit team across our five East Lothian branches.

From February 2026, our out‑of‑hours service will be staffed by a dedicated team of night veterinarians alongside our existing night nurses, meaning no overnight working for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical care including consultations, surgeries, inpatient and emergency treatment.
• Work independently on sole charge responsibilities when required.
• Participate in a 24‑hour service for emergencies while maintaining work/life balance with no night shifts.
• Cover weekend day shifts on a 1 in 10 rota and provide essential emergency care.
• Assist with specialist referrals and support staff development through ongoing certificate programmes.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a Veterinary Surgeon, comfortable with sole charge duties.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with a friendly, adaptable team‑player attitude.
• Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail and the capacity to multitask effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Compassion towards animals and their owners.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to personal vehicle for branch coverage across East Lothian.

Benefits

• Full‑time rota: 42.5 hours per week across 5 days with flexible patterns and discussion of fixed or flexible schedules.
• No night shifts – 24‑hour service available only during the day.
• Annual leave: 6.8 weeks inclusive of bank holidays plus additional holiday for your birthday.
• Private medical insurance and 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Family‑friendly policies including maternity/paternity/adoption sharing and surrogacy payments.
• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro‑rata and certificate support.
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy and access to Vetlexicon online encyclopedia.
• Professional memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees.
• Company pension scheme with employer contribution and cycle‑to‑work plus green cars scheme.
• Voluntary benefits including discounts, cashback and treatment discounts for your own pets at IVC Evidensia practices.