Vet Surgeon
Fife, Scotland
£40000 - £60000 per annum
Expiry date:19 Aug 2025
Start date:21 May 2025
Veterinary Surgeon
NEW Veterinary Surgeon opportunity – Small Animal Practice - Fife - Prestigious, Independent Practice - Open to New Grads!
Salary: Up to £60,000 (DOE)
Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days | 1 in 4 Saturdays
Are you looking for a fulfilling role in a friendly, independent veterinary practice where you’re given clinical freedom, proper support, and room to grow? We’re seeking a passionate and capable Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated team in Dunfermline. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced vet, if you love surgery, enjoy working in a well-equipped environment, and value a great team culture — this could be the perfect fit.
About Us
We are a proudly independent small animal practice that’s been caring for the pets of Fife for over 20 years. Our team is known for its excellent tenure — many of our colleagues have been with us for years, which speaks volumes about our supportive working environment and positive culture. We believe in giving our vets autonomy to make clinical decisions, without micromanagement, while still providing guidance when needed.
We’re also a training practice, with time and space carved out to help mentor and teach new graduates or students — something we’re genuinely passionate about.
Your Day-to-Day
The working day is thoughtfully structured with consulting blocks in the morning and afternoon, and time allocated for operations and diagnostics in between. You’ll need to be comfortable driving occasionally between our main practice and a nearby branch 8 miles away — we can provide a company van or reimburse mileage if you use your own vehicle.
You’ll be involved in a wide range of cases and procedures, including:
We believe in rewarding our team fairly and offering benefits that support both professional development and wellbeing:
We’re fully equipped to allow our vets to provide high-standard care, including:
We’re open-minded — if you’re an enthusiastic new graduate or a confident vet looking to take the next step, we want to hear from you. The ideal candidate will:
Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Salary: Up to £60,000 (DOE)
Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days | 1 in 4 Saturdays
Are you looking for a fulfilling role in a friendly, independent veterinary practice where you’re given clinical freedom, proper support, and room to grow? We’re seeking a passionate and capable Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated team in Dunfermline. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced vet, if you love surgery, enjoy working in a well-equipped environment, and value a great team culture — this could be the perfect fit.
About Us
We are a proudly independent small animal practice that’s been caring for the pets of Fife for over 20 years. Our team is known for its excellent tenure — many of our colleagues have been with us for years, which speaks volumes about our supportive working environment and positive culture. We believe in giving our vets autonomy to make clinical decisions, without micromanagement, while still providing guidance when needed.
We’re also a training practice, with time and space carved out to help mentor and teach new graduates or students — something we’re genuinely passionate about.
Your Day-to-Day
The working day is thoughtfully structured with consulting blocks in the morning and afternoon, and time allocated for operations and diagnostics in between. You’ll need to be comfortable driving occasionally between our main practice and a nearby branch 8 miles away — we can provide a company van or reimburse mileage if you use your own vehicle.
You’ll be involved in a wide range of cases and procedures, including:
- Routine operations such as neutering, dentals, and mass removals
- Soft tissue surgeries including cystotomies, enterotomies, splenectomies and caesarean sections
- Consulting on a broad caseload of dogs, cats, and small furries
- Working up cases fully with access to a wide range of in-house diagnostics
- Building rapport with clients and delivering continuity of care
- Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues if you’re experienced (or being supported if you’re a recent graduate)
We believe in rewarding our team fairly and offering benefits that support both professional development and wellbeing:
- Competitive salary up to £60,000, depending on experience
- 40-hour working week across 4 or 5 days, with protected lunch breaks (1–2pm)
- 1 in 4 Saturdays (short shift: 9am–2pm)
- No out-of-hours or on-call, giving you a true work-life balance
- Company van available for inter-branch travel or mileage reimbursed if you use your own vehicle
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- CPD actively encouraged – we give you the freedom and funding to pursue your interests
- Pension scheme, life cover, and flu vaccinations
- Staff discounts on treatments for your own pets
- A sociable and supportive team that genuinely enjoys working together — we regularly organise fun events outside of work
We’re fully equipped to allow our vets to provide high-standard care, including:
- In-house IDEXX lab
- Digital X-ray and dental X-ray
- Ultrasound
- Laser therapy
- And more — if you have a special interest, we’re always open to expanding our services
We’re open-minded — if you’re an enthusiastic new graduate or a confident vet looking to take the next step, we want to hear from you. The ideal candidate will:
- Be MRCVS-registered
- Be competent (or keen to become competent) in routine surgery and soft tissue procedures
- Have great communication skills and a genuine care for clients and patients
- Be happy working as part of a close-knit team
- Be confident driving between branches when required
Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
