Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon 
Market Cross Veterinary Clinic
Location: Dalkeith, Edinburgh
Contract: Permanent | Full-time
Practice Type: First Opinion, Small Animal
Competitive Salary: up to £55,000 Depending on Experience

Your opportunity to be a part of a supportive, improvement-focused team starts here!  
 
 

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter – it's in our nature. 

With market-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow—whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals 

Life at Market Cross Veterinary Clinic  

This role is full-time, 40 hours a week across 4 or 5 days with a share in the 1:3 Saturday morning rota. We can also potentially consider part-time applications, just let us know what works for you!
 
We're proud to have a highly experienced clinical team, including four vets, two registered veterinary nurses (RVNs), a student veterinary nurse (SVN), a patient care assistant (PCA), and a dedicated receptionist team. Our practice is well equipped with digital X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and an in-house laboratory, as well as separate dog and cat wards and waiting areas helping us provide exceptional care from diagnosis through to treatment.

The team work hard to prioritise continuity of care, supporting patients and owners by seeing cases through from start to finish. We have a strong focus on evidence-based medicine and responsible antimicrobial stewardship. The team are very committed to fear free practice and work hard with owners to build patients trust and confidence. We have a team member who runs very successful desensitisation appointments.

We are located on Edinburgh Road in Dalkeith, just a short drive from Edinburgh city centre and well positioned for commuters via the A7 and Edinburgh City Bypass (A270), with easy access to surrounding areas including Musselburgh, Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, and the wider Midlothian region.

 
About you: 
 
We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our Dalkeith team. Working within a culture where clinicians are empowered to make the best decisions, where improvement is encouraged and where best practice is shared, you will be: 

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners. 

• Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take the lead on surgical and medical cases, and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision. 

• Keen to develop, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types 

• A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive. 

• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships. 

• As an experienced vet, you'll bring a strong level of clinical autonomy and be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.   

 
The benefits 
 
At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'll receive: 

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full 

• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered 

• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell) 

• Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable) 

• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring 

• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies 

• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications 

Join us at CVS 
 

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up. 

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health. 

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice. 

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund. 

This role is based in Dalkeith but is commutable from Loanhead, Straiton, Roslin, Newtongrange, Gorebridge, Prestonpans, Tranent, Haddington, Livingston, North Berwick, and other surrounding areas.