Experienced Veterinary Surgeon
2 weeks ago 
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Salary
up to £64,000 (commensurate with experience)
Company
Dunedin Veterinary Centres
Contact
Chris Monk And Margot Hunter [email protected]
Edinburgh, East Lothian, United Kingdom
Join Our Friendly Team as an Experienced Veterinary Surgeon – East Lothian
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our welcoming and supportive team. Based in Tranent, Dunedin Vets is just 10 miles from Edinburgh, we’re ideally placed for city access as well as the beautiful East Lothian coastline and the Lammermuir Hills—offering the perfect blend of work and lifestyle.
About the Role
We’re looking for a vet with significant experience in small animal practice, confident in both medical and surgical work. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide support for new graduate vets for this role. Excellent communication skills, empathy, and a genuine passion for patient care are essential. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively within our team and engaging positively with our clients and local community.
About Us
We are a busy and well-respected small animal practice with a strong reputation for outstanding client care. Our friendly team of vets, nurses, and support colleagues work closely together to provide an excellent service to our clients across East Lothian.
Our Tranent site is an RCVS Practice Standards Scheme Accredited Small Animal Practice and a Veterinary Nurse training practice. The site has been upgraded and now includes:
- Three modern consulting rooms
- A spacious and fully equipped surgical suite
- Digital and dental radiography
- A comprehensive range of medical and surgical facilities
Work–Life Balance
Your wellbeing is important to us. We offer:
- A 4-day working week (36 hours)
- Plus one in three Saturday mornings (4 hours)
- No on-call duties
Professional Development
We actively encourage continuing personal development and are happy to support and fund further training, certificates, or special interests to help you grow your skills.
What We Offer
- Supportive and friendly team culture
- Career development opportunities
- Competitive salary – up to £64,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Excellent benefits package
Benefits Include:
- Generous CPD Allowance
- Professional membership fees paid
- 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays
- Company Pension
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- HealthShield cash plan
- Life assurance (after qualifying period)
- Opportunity to buy/sell holidays
- Enhanced Sickness Scheme (after qualifying period)
If you’re a team-focused vet who takes pride in delivering high-quality care and wants to make the most of your clinical skills in a positive and encouraging environment, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information/an informal chat or to apply please contact:
Clinical Directors: Chris Monk and Margot Hunter - [email protected]
Address: 16 Haddington Road, Edinburgh, East Lothian, United Kingdom