Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon, Albavet, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. Permanent or Fixed term contract.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Small Animal Vet to join our friendly and supportive team at Albavet, available on either a permanent or fixed-term contract. This role offers flexibility and the chance to work within a well-equipped, multi-site practice where high quality patient care and team collaboration are at the heart of what we do.

Rota: part time 25 hours a week across 2.5 days or full time 40 hours a week across 4 days. No OOH's or on call. If you are seeking a different pattern please get in touch to discuss options.

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 Alba

Albavet is made up of our main site in Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy, along with our other sites in Burntisland, and Dalgety Bay, supported by a friendly and experienced team of 12 vets. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest standard of veterinary care, surgery, and treatment, creating a supportive and collaborative environment for both our team and patients.

We are well-equipped with a wide range of modern facilities, including laparoscopic equipment, endoscopy, ultrasound, digital x-ray, and dental x-ray, allowing us to provide high quality diagnostics and treatment across a broad range of cases.

Our clinical team includes certificate holders in Surgery and ECC, ensuring a strong level of in-house expertise. We also benefit from regular visits from specialist surgeons to support more complex cases, alongside easy access to the Vet Oracle support platform for additional guidance in areas such as medicine, cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, and more.

We provide overnight care for stable inpatients within our main practices, supported by a dedicated team of night nurses. This enables excellent continuity of care for both patients and clinicians.

About you

We are seeking a GP Veterinary Surgeon to join our fun, friendly and supportive teams. 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 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. Providing ongoing support to team members with opportunities for progression.
• 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 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 (pro-rated for PT and fixed term):

• 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)
• CVS Pension Scheme
• 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.

This role is based in Dunfermline commutable from Edinburgh, Perth, Stirling, South Queensferry, Kinross, Alloa, Linlithgow, Livingston, Bathgate, Falkirk, Dunblane, Kirkcaldy, Cupar, St Andrews, Rosyth, Inverkeithing, North Queensferry, Dalgety Bay, Aberdour, Burntisland, Kinghorn, Glenrothes, Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly, Kelty, Crossgates, Crossford, Cairneyhill, Oakley, Saline, Carnock, Limekilns, Culross, Kincardine‑on‑Forth, Falkland, Ladybank, Ceres, Leven, Alva, Tillicoultry, Clackmannan, Dollar, Menstrie, Tullibody, Winchburgh, Broxburn, Uphall, Uphall Station, Blackburn, Whitburn, Armadale, East Calder, Mid Calder, Torphichen, Blackness, Ecclesmachan, Kirkliston, Ratho, Balerno, Currie, Cramond, Corstorphine, Portobello, Milnathort, Glenfarg, Bridge of Earn, Auchterarder, Dunning, Bridge of Allan, Bannockburn, Doune, Cowie, Fallin and other locations in Fife, Clackmannanshire, West Lothian, City of Edinburgh, Falkirk, Perth and Kinross, and Stirling areas.