Veterinary Surgeon, Riverside Vets, Livingston, Armadale and Bathgate, Scotland
Riverside Vets are on the lookout for a compassionate and dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, professional, and supportive team based in Livingston, Armadale and Bathgate.
Rota: 27 hours a week, with flexibility available to suit your needs.
You will be part of a practice with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, delivering excellent care to pets while working with a forward‑thinking clinical team of vets, nurses, receptionists and patient care assistants.
Qualifications
- Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you are committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
- Confident in your clinical skills, you can take on surgical and medical cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
- Keen to develop, you are committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types.
- A natural mentor and team player, you enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues, providing ongoing support and opportunities for progression.
- Client care comes naturally, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long‑lasting relationships.
- As a vet, you are comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.
The benefits
- RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
- Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
- Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
- CVS Pension Scheme
- Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
- Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
- Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications
