Veterinary Surgeon - Brand-New, Locally Owned Practice

Salary up to £62,000 FTE DOE | Full-Time & Part-Time Hours Available | No OOH

Be Part of Something Special from Day One

A brand-new, purpose-built Vets for Pets practice are opening in Linlithgow, and we're looking for a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join us on this exciting journey.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the culture, clinical standards, workflow, and future of a new practice from the very beginning. Working in a modern, supportive, and collaborative environment, you'll have the chance to make a genuine impact, bringing your ideas, skills, and passion to help create something truly special at the heart of the local community.

Our vision is simple: to provide exceptional veterinary care with a genuinely local, personal approach. We want to build a practice where clients feel known, valued, and supported, and where pets receive the highest standard of care.

Our Practice Owner is a proud local who grew up in Linlithgow and has been an active member of the community for many years. Having established strong roots in the town, they are now excited to create a true "village feel" veterinary practice dedicated to caring for the people and pets of the community they call home.

We are committed to delivering high-quality clinical care, excellent customer service, and fostering a supportive team culture where colleagues work together, learn from one another, and feel empowered to thrive. A positive, no-blame culture sits at the heart of our values, creating an environment where everyone can develop and succeed.

The Practice

Our new surgery has been thoughtfully designed with both pets and people in mind. Light, spacious, and fully equipped, you'll have access to modern facilities that enable you to provide outstanding patient care, including:

• Modern consultation rooms
• Separate dog and cat wards
• In-house laboratory
• Ultrasound
• Digital x-ray
• Dental x-ray
• Comfortable staff facilities and separate rest area
• Flexible diary management to support clinical excellence and work-life balance

As a newly established practice, we also have the flexibility to shape working patterns around the needs of our team. Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time hours, we'll work with you to create a schedule that supports both your professional and personal commitments.

About You

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who is:

• RCVS registered
• Confident in first-opinion medicine and surgery, with competence in routine dentistry
• Interested in surgery and dentistry (additional enthusiasm in these areas would be welcomed)
• Personable, proactive, and a genuine team player
• Committed to delivering outstanding patient and client care
• Excited by the opportunity to help shape and grow a new practice
• Keen to continue developing professionally, with CPD fully encouraged and supported

What We Offer

• Salary up to £62,000 FTE DOE
• No out-of-hours requirements
• Generous CPD allowance, with future support for certificates available
• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Private health insurance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVA and VDS)
• Access to colleague wellbeing programmes and pastoral support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 20% colleague discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home and The Groom Room
• Exclusive discounts and rewards through the Pet Retail Group colleague hub

Why Linlithgow?

Linlithgow offers an exceptional quality of life, combining historic charm, beautiful surroundings, and excellent transport links.

The town is perhaps best known for the magnificent Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, where summer events and open-air ceilidhs bring the historic grounds to life.

Nature is never far away, with picturesque walks around Linlithgow Loch and the scenic trails of Beecraigs Country Park providing the perfect opportunity to unwind after a busy day.

Despite its peaceful setting, Linlithgow is ideally positioned between Edinburgh and Glasgow, with excellent motorway connections and a centrally located train station making commuting straightforward from Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow, Stirling and surrounding areas.

What truly sets Linlithgow apart is its strong sense of community. From the famous Marches Day celebrations to numerous local events throughout the year, there is a genuine feeling of pride, belonging and support. It's a warm, welcoming place where relationships matter - and where people genuinely care about their pets.

For an informal confidential chat, please contact Ryan on covet@vets4pets.com     

Location: EH49 7AS

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!