Saturday Veterinary Surgeon – Brand-New locally owned Practice, Linlithgow
Salary up to £62,000 FTE Pro Rata | Saturday Vet with some extra hours if required | No OOH
Be part of something special from day one!
We’re opening a new, purpose-built Vets for Pets surgery in Linlithgow, and we’re looking for a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join us on this exciting journey.
This is your chance to help shape the culture, workflow, and future of a brand-new practice while working in a modern, supportive, and collaborative environment. From day one, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact, bringing your ideas, skills, and passion to help build something truly special in the heart of Linlithgow.
Our mission is to provide a really local feel and personable community vet practice for our clients and patients.
Our new Practice Owner is a local who has grown up in this town, has been an active member of the community and is now wanting to start a local “village feel” veterinary practice to care for the community he grew up in.
We want to build a practice that works up cases to a high quality, provides an excellent customer service and where our teams all work together, support each other and learn from each other. A “no blame culture” is at the forefront of our clinical values.
The Practice
Our new surgery is light, spacious, and thoughtfully designed for both pets and people. You’ll have access to modern equipment and facilities that allow you to work at your best:
1. Modern consult rooms
2. Separate dog & cat wards
3. In-house laboratory
4. Ultrasound, digital x-ray and dental x-ray
5. Comfortable separate staff rest area
6. Air conditioned practice
7. Thoughtful and flexible diary management
We’re building a locally owned practice that values collaboration, positivity, and team support where every colleague is respected and empowered to do their best work.
As this is a brand new local practice we can build the diaries around your needs and be flexible with hours and distribution as we build.
About You
We’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who is:
8. RCVS-registered
9. Confident in first-opinion medicine, surgery & comfortable with dentistry
10. A keen interest in surgery and dentistry would be a plus
11. Enthusiastic, proactive, personable and a team player
12. Committed to providing outstanding patient and client care
13. Keen to get involved in shaping a brand-new practice
14. Interested in professional growth, CPD encouraged
What We Offer
15. Competitive salary up to £62,000 DOE
16. Generous CPD allowance with potential support for certificates in the future
17. 6.6 weeks Annual leave
18. Extra day off for your birthday
19. Private health insurance
20. Contributory pension scheme
21. Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
22. Access to colleague wellbeing programmes and pastoral care
23. Cycle to work scheme
24. 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home & The Groom Room
25. Exclusive rewards via our Pet Retail Group colleague hub
Why Linlithgow Vets for Pets?
This isn’t just a job it’s a chance to be part of something from the very start. You’ll enjoy a vibrant team, modern facilities, clinical freedom, and the chance to truly influence how the practice grows.
Linlithgow is perhaps best known for the stunning Linlithgow Palace - the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, where open-air ceilidhs fill the palace grounds with music and atmosphere throughout the summer months.
Nature is quite literally on your doorstep. With beautiful walks around Linlithgow Loch and the scenic trails of Beecraigs Country Park just minutes away, it’s the perfect setting to unwind and recharge after work.
Despite its peaceful charm, Linlithgow is exceptionally well connected. With excellent motorway links and a centrally located train station, commuting is easy from Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow, and Stirling. Whether you prefer vibrant city life or countryside calm, you can enjoy both.
But what truly makes Linlithgow special is its community. This is a town with heart. From the famous Marches Day celebrations in June to regular community events throughout the year, there’s a genuine sense of pride and belonging here. It’s a warm, welcoming place where people know each other and truly care about their town and about their pets.
If you want a role where your voice matters, your skills are valued, and your work–life balance is respected, Linlithgow is calling.