Join Craigleith Vets for Pets as a Veterinary Surgeon in the heart of Edinburgh. This is a flexible full-time or part-time role offering a salary of up to £65,000 FTE depending on experience, with a 1 in 3 weekend rota.
Requirements
Experienced vet confident in all aspects of general practice
Ability to work sole charge on weekends
Veterinary degree and registration with the RCVS
Skills & Responsibilities
General Practice & Emergency Care: Deliver comprehensive medical and surgical care for a varied caseload, including emergency and critical care.
Sole Charge Weekend Duties: Manage weekend emergency cases independently with support from a nurse and receptionist.
Client Communication: Collaborate with a close-knit team of vets, RVNs, and receptionists to provide excellent client care.
Professional Development: Pursue clinical interests and continuing professional development (CPD) supported by the practice.
Potential transition routes: People from emergency vet roles or established mixed practice positions may bring strong clinical confidence and adaptability, alongside meeting the general practice requirements.
Job description
We are a growing practice so are looking for Vets who might be looking for a change of scene or for a few extra days work!
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a role in a fantastic location.
We can offer a welcome bonus for direct candidates only (T and Cs apply)
The team is close knit and experienced and can support your development.
As a practice we like to encourage all our colleagues so we will support you advancing your clinical interests
We pride ourselves on offering advanced services in emergency and critical care, feline nursing, dermatology, and clinical animal behaviour – meaning you will get to experience a varied case load!
We are an IFSM Silver accredited cat friendly practice.
Paid 1 hour lunch break honoured.
Fantastic pay up to £65,000 dependant on experience (FTE).
Enhanced holidays after 2 years’ service
Get an extra day off for your Birthday!
As we are not looking to replace we can be flexible on rotas so please speak to us no matter what you are looking for!
The role will include 1 in 3 weekends, but time is given back for weekends worked
You will need to be an experienced vet who is confident in all aspects of general practice.
Weekdays will be supported by 2 RVNs and 2 receptionists with at least 1 other Vet.
This role will include sole charge weekends where you will be supported by 1 Nurse and 1 Receptionist
About Us:
Located in the heart of Edinburgh, Craigleith Vets for Pets is a well-established and welcoming practice with a loyal client base. Our modern, fully equipped surgery is based within a Pets at Home store, providing easy access to excellent facilities and a collaborative working environment. You’ll be joining a passionate and skilled team made up of two full-time vets, two part-time vets, three RVNs, a dedicated Practice Manager, and three Client Care Advisors.
We pride ourselves on offering advanced services in emergency and critical care, feline nursing, dermatology, and clinical animal behaviour.
As a practice we are keen to see our colleagues achieve. Because of this we encourage all colleagues to pursue their interests through CPD and Certificates.
About the role:
We are a growing practice and as we are not looking to replace anyone, or fill set hours, we can be flexible to discuss this with you. IF you are looking for part time, full time or flexible working please speak to us so we can see if we can accommodate.
It will include working 1 in 3 weekends, Saturdays are 9am till 5pm and Sundays are 10am to 5pm. However, time back during the week is given for weekends worked and we aim to operate a fixed rota to support work-life balance, allowing you to really switch off.
Weekends will be sole charge and will mainly see sick / emergency cases with a limited number of vaccinations. There will be no scheduled surgeries on these days giving you the ability to treat any emergencies that come in.
The benefits:
You will be offered a competitive salary up to £65,000 for this role along with other fantastic benefits such as:
1 hour paid lunch break
Fantastic welcome bonus for direct candidates (T and Cs apply)
CPD allowance and support for advancing clinical interests
Contributory pension scheme
Paid holiday of 5.6 weeks, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years of service (pro rata)
Paid RCVS, VDS, and BVA fees
Exclusive group discounts including 30% practice discount and 20% across the Pets at Home Group, High Street Retailers and Gym Memberships
Extra paid day off each year for your Birthday
Free car parking
We are an IFSM Silver accredited cat friendly practice
Member of RCVS Practice Standards
Overtime can be paid or taken in in lieu
If you would like an informal chat, want to find out more about the amazing opportunity to join our team, or would like to apply please email Rach at northvet@vets4pets.com and someone will get back to you within 1 working day
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!
