Veterinary Surgeon

Certificate holder wanted! Batchelor Davidson & Watson in Edinburgh, Scotland. 

We're seeking a dedicated Vet with a certificate or advanced skillset to join our team at Batchelor Davidson & Watson in Edinburgh, Scotland. If you want to ustalise your Cert/advanced skills and you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and looking for a role that supports your expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

This part-time role offering 28 hours per week. If you are seeking a full time or a flexible rota please get in touch as we are happy to discuss flexible hours.

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.

Why 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.

About you:

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.

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

We are based in Edinburgh, commutable from Livingston, Grangemouth, Falkirk, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath, Kirkcaldy, Penicuik, Bonnyrigg, Dalkeith, Haddington and other locations in the Fife, West Lothian, Mid Lothian and East Lothian areas

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 (prorated for PT):

• 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

Interested?

Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Jim in the recruitment team at jim.mcdowell-massar@cvsvets.com. To submit an online application, click Apply Now, upload your CV and we'll be in touch.

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.