Veterinary Surgeon

Southdown Veterinary Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 52,000 - GBP 62,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Scotland is seeking a dedicated part-time vet with advanced skills or certifications to join their team. This role offers 28 hours per week and a competitive salary of up to £62,000, dependent on experience. The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering exceptional client care. The practice values collaboration and wellbeing among its staff, providing a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Dedicated CPD support

Wellbeing initiatives

Health and wellbeing benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Save as you earn scheme

Private medical insurance

Volunteer day

Discounted veterinary treatment

Qualifications

• Certificate or special skill in veterinary medicine.
• Experience delivering exceptional client service.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a veterinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care and treatment.
• Participate in routine procedures and surgeries.
• Contribute to a nurturing work environment.

Skills

Team-player mentality

Passion for exceptional care

Excellent communication skills

Specialized skills (cardiology, imaging, dermatology)

Job description

We're seeking a dedicated vet with a certificate or advanced skillset to join our team at Batchelor Davidson & Watson.

This part-time role offers 28 hours per week and a competitive salary of up to £62,000, depending on your qualifications and experience. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and looking for a role that supports your expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

Our friendly and experienced veterinary team provide the highest quality of veterinary care, surgery and treatment – along with regular check-ups and routine procedures.

About us

At Batchelor Davidson & Watson we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients, fostering a collaborative and nurturing work environment where every team member is valued and heard.

We take great pride in our commitment to quality care and are looking for someone who shares our values and passion. This is an exciting opportunity to join our close-knit team.

We are a very friendly, approachable team and we have a great work ethic in-house and we are invested in continuously improving clinical practice. Wellbeing and support for each other are vital to us and always at the forefront of our minds.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced Vet who has a certificate or special skill that they could bring to the team, such as cardiology / imaging / dermatology, etc.

We will possess a team-player mentality and a passion for delivering exceptional care and client service, along with excellent communication skills.

Salary and Hours

This is a permanent role offering part-time hours – we are happy to discuss flexible hours.

Our practice opening hours are Monday to Friday 08:30 to 18:30 and Saturdays 08:30 to 14:00. Our practice is supported out of hours by Vets Now Edinburgh.

The salary is up to £62,000 FTE depending on experience, plus benefits.

Rewards package

We offer access to a comprehensive benefits package, including the below. To learn more about What We Offer

• Dedicated CPD support and access to a suite of internal courses developed by our in-house learning & development team of Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to over 280 wellbeing champions across our group
• Other Health and Wellbeing benefits include the Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme, and discounted Gym Membership
• Forward‑thinking policies including fertility treatment, Pregnancy Loss, extended sick pay, enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave
• CVS Save as you earn scheme – purchase discounted shares in the company and benefit from the Group's increase in share price over that time!
• Health cash plans, discounted critical illness cover, 8 weeks' pay to support exceptional life events, and private medical insurance available after the first month of service at discounted rates
• Vet Oracle, our support platform for veterinary colleagues that provides expert advice and support across a range of clinical areas
• Giving Back Day – a chance to volunteer for a charity/cause of your choice
• RCVS and VDS support
• Discounted Treatment for your Pet/s

To apply

If you'd like to find out more, please contact: Tess Campbell, Clinical Director – [e-mail] or Dave, Resourcing Partner – [e-mail]

Or, to apply, click ‘Apply Now’, and we'll be in touch.