Job Description

Senior Veterinary Surgeon at St Clair Vets

Salary up to £70,000 DOE

Do you still enjoy being hands‑on and clinical, but get the most satisfaction from helping other vets grow?
We’re looking for a senior vet who enjoys sharing experience, supporting younger colleagues and being part of a team that talks things through properly.

The Role

This is a senior, hands‑on clinical role with a strong focus on mentoring and support. You’ll have a varied small animal caseload while playing an important role in supporting junior vets and recent graduates as they build confidence and develop their skills.

Mentoring here is part of everyday practice. We protect time for it and take it seriously. We have dedicated case discussions every two weeks and plenty of informal opportunities to talk cases, ask questions and learn together.

We really believe in giving back and supporting all vets, whatever stage they’re at. We’re keen to work together as a team, learn from each other and share experience openly. Everyone has a voice here, and ideas don’t just get heard, they get tried.

There’s no pressure to step away from clinical work or into heavy management. This role is about being a supportive presence, leading by example and helping create an environment where people feel comfortable asking for help.

What You’ll Be Doing

Providing high‑quality clinical care in consultations, surgery and inpatient work
Mentoring and supporting less experienced vets day‑to‑day
Taking part in protected mentoring time and two‑weekly case discussions
Working collaboratively with the wider vet and nursing team
Sharing ideas and helping shape how we work as a practice
Supporting a positive, open and inclusive team culture

Who We’re Looking For

RCVS‑registered Veterinary Surgeon with solid small animal experience
Enjoys teamwork, mentoring and supporting others
Approachable, patient and happy sharing knowledge
Confident clinically, without needing to be perfect
Someone who values learning together rather than working alone

What We Offer

Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
Five weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
RCVS and VDS fees paid
Fully funded CPD, including certificates
Wide range of Linnaeus online CPD
Genuine support for development and leadership
Staff discounts
Life assurance
Enhanced sickness pay
Enhanced equal family leave
Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
Employer pension contribution

Wellbeing and Support

Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders within the practice
Eye care vouchers
Free annual flu jab
Cycle to work scheme
Referral reward scheme

About St Clair Vets

St Clair Vets is a friendly, RCVS‑accredited small animal practice with two branches and an in‑house ophthalmology referral team at Vet Vision. Our caseload is varied and interesting, with excellent access to specialist advice and CPD through Vet Services Scotland.

Culture really matters to us. We value kindness, communication and supporting one another. As a nurse training practice with an established new graduate programme, mentoring and learning are already central to how we work.

We also enjoy spending time together outside of work, with charity events, bake‑offs, Easter activities, outdoor days and a legendary Christmas party.

Location

Based in Fife, with easy access to Edinburgh, beaches and countryside, it’s a brilliant place to balance work and life.

Interested?

If you love being clinical but want your experience to mean more for the people around you, we’d love to talk.

For an informal chat or to apply, please contact

Paige.Lyne@linnaeusgroup.co.uk

Salary Value:£60,000 -£ 70,000 per annum;
Salary Description: depending on experience;