
Join a progressive small animal team in beautiful East Lothian with a 1 in 10 weekend rota, excellent clinical facilities, and genuine continuity of care through your own out-of-hours service.
1 in 10 weekend rota, 7:45am to 8:15pm as sole charge, with generous time off in lieu
An exciting opportunity awaits a small animal veterinary surgeon at Links Veterinary Group in East Lothian, a busy and progressive practice with an excellent reputation for high-quality patient care. You'll work cases through from start to finish within a supportive, collaborative team that values clinical discussion and continuous improvement. With a 1 in 10 weekend out-of-hours rota (working 7:45am to 8:15pm as sole charge), this full-time role operates on 42.5 hours per week with flexible start times between 7:30am and 12:00pm, Monday to Friday, plus generous time off in lieu.
Located in stunning East Lothian, just 20 minutes from Edinburgh, you'll enjoy beautiful beaches, coastal walks and countryside on your doorstep while maintaining city convenience. An interest in emergency and critical care would be highly advantageous, given the practice's established out-of-hours service.
Links Veterinary Group is a modern small animal practice with state-of-the-art facilities and over 150 years of trust from pet owners across East Lothian. The practice is committed to delivering exceptional patient care through continuity of case management, supported by a dedicated out-of-hours service staffed by experienced vets and nurses.
Clinical facilities include two fully equipped operating theatres, a dedicated dental suite, a dedicated imaging suite with digital radiography, ultrasound and endoscopy, separate cat and dog wards, isolation kennels and observation facilities. The practice also benefits from a visiting orthopaedic surgeon and ophthalmology referral service, creating an environment where clinical knowledge is actively shared and continuous improvement is encouraged.