We have an exciting opportunity for a Small Animal Vet to join our friendly and supportive team at Albavet, available on either a permanent or fixed‑term contract. This role offers flexibility and the chance to work within a well‑equipped, multi‑site practice where high quality patient care and team collaboration are at the heart of what we do.
Part‑time 25 hours a week across 2.5 days or full‑time 40 hours a week across 4 days. No out‑of‑hours or on‑call. If you are seeking a different pattern please get in touch to discuss options.
At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non‑clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. Our learning and on‑the‑job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, give you the tools to grow whether you are building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise.
Albavet operates across several sites in Fife with a friendly and experienced team of 12 vets. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest standard of veterinary care, surgery, and treatment, creating a supportive and collaborative environment for both our team and patients.
We are well‑equipped with modern facilities, including laparoscopic equipment, endoscopy, ultrasound, digital x‑ray, and dental x‑ray, allowing us to provide high‑quality diagnostics and treatment across a broad range of cases.
Our clinical team includes certificate holders in Surgery and ECC, ensuring a strong level of in‑house expertise. We also benefit from regular visits from specialist surgeons and access to the Vet Oracle support platform for guidance in areas such as medicine, cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, and more.
We provide overnight care for stable inpatients within our main practices, supported by a dedicated team of night nurses, ensuring excellent continuity of care for both patients and clinicians.
This role is based in Dunfermline and commutable from a wide range of locations across Fife, Clackmannanshire, West Lothian, the City of Edinburgh, Falkirk, Perth and Kinross, and Stirling areas. The extensive list of possible commuting locations includes: Edinburgh, Perth, Stirling, South Queensferry, Kinross, Alloa, Linlithgow, Livingston, Bathgate, Falkirk, Dunblane, Kirkcaldy, Cupar, St Andrews, Rosyth, Inverkeithing, North Queensferry, Dalgety Bay, Aberdour, Burntisland, Kinghorn, Glenrothes, Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly, Kelty, Crossgates, Crossford, Cairneyhill, Oakley, Saline, Carnock, Limekilns, Culross, Kincardine‑on‑Forth, Falkland, Ladybank, Ceres, Leven, Alva, Tillicoultry, Clackmannan, Dollar, Menstrie, Tullibody, Winchburgh, Broxburn, Uphall, Uphall Station, Blackburn, Whitburn, Armadale, East Calder, Mid Calder, Torphichen, Blackness, Ecclesmachan, Kirkliston, Ratho, Balerno, Currie, Cramond, Corstorphine, Portobello, Milnathort, Glenfarg, Bridge of Earn, Auchterarder, Dunning, Bridge of Allan, Bannockburn, Doune, Cowie, Fallin, and further locations.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable environment, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.
Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line‑manager check‑ins to a network of Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which supports physical and mental health.
Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance and procurement teams are on hand to support all aspects of running each practice.
We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi‑million‑pound improvement fund.