We are looking for a surgeon to cover both soft tissue and orthopaedics cases to join the fantastic team at Veterinary Specialists Scotland (VSS). You will be supported by an established team of internal medicine specialists, anaesthetists, diagnostic imagers, cardiologists, neurologists and a dermatology department.

The case load is varied and includes both external referrals and internal case transfers. We have the capacity to perform open, interventional and laparoscopic procedures with state-of-the-art equipment and a team of dedicated surgical nurses to support these.

We are happy to consider applications from already recognised specialists or from candidates who have successfully completed an approved residency programme. The team’s core values are excellence in care, for patient, client, colleague and referring vet, and we place a strong emphasis on team and collaborative working. We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach and one who shares this ethos to help make VSS a supportive, stimulating and enjoyable place to practise veterinary medicine and surgery to the highest standard.

Based in Livingston, Veterinary Specialists Scotland is located near to the City of Edinburgh but also has excellent transport links to Glasgow. It is also only 15 minutes from Edinburgh Airport. Edinburgh is a beautiful and vibrant city, famous for its festival and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the cities have much to offer, for those who prefer the great outdoors mountains, countryside and coastline are all within easy reach. Edinburgh is also a family-friendly place, which offers all the advantages of a big city, including fantastic schools and plenty of indoor and outdoor activities.

Benefits 

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave 
• Specialists membership
• External CPD funded 
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program 
• Career progression opportunities 
• Staff discount schemes 
• Life Assurance 
• Enhanced sickness pay 
• Enhanced equal family leave 
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme 
• Employer contribution pension scheme  
• Wellness program including:  
• Employee assistance program 
• Eyecare voucher scheme 
• Free annual Flu jab 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Recruitment referral reward scheme