Veterinary Surgeon

Healthcare & Medical
East Lothian
July 13, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Join Our Friendly Team as a Full time or Part Time Veterinary Surgeon – East Lothian

We have an exciting opportunity for full or part time veterinary surgeon to join our welcoming and supportive team. Based in Tranent, Dunedin Vets is just 10 miles from Edinburgh and is 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 experience in small animal practice, confident in both medical and surgical work. 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.

Salary

Up to £50,000 full time equivalent, dependent on experience.

Working Hours

Flexible working options:

  • 4 day working week (36 hours) with on call Saturday mornings (4 hours)
  • 2 day or 3 day working week (18 or 27 hours) with occasional Saturday mornings (4 hours)

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.

  • Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
  • Excellent benefits package
  • RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
  • VDS cover
  • 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays
  • Company pension
  • Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Health cash plan – contributions for health and wellbeing treatments
  • Opportunity to buy/sell holidays
  • Enhanced sickness scheme (after qualifying period)
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Focus on employee wellbeing
  • Career progression opportunities

Location

Tranent, East Lothian. Our 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, and a comprehensive range of medical and surgical facilities.

Apply

For more information or to apply directly, please contact:

Chris Monk, Clinical Director –

Please apply directly – no agency submissions.

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