A rare opportunity has become available to join a well-established practice with excellent support!
1. This role is for Maternity cover and will be for a fixed term of 15 months beginning February 2026.
2. This role can be full or part time and will include 1 in 3 weekends. We are a flexible working employer.
3. You will need to be an experienced vet who is confident in all aspects of general practice.
4. Weekdays will be supported by 2 RVNs and 2 receptionists with at least 1 other Vet.
5. This role will include sole charge weekends where you will be supported by 1 Nurse and 1 Receptionist.
6. Paid 1 hour lunch break honoured.
7. Fantastic pay up to £58,000 dependant on experience (FTE).
About Us:
Located in the heart of Edinburgh, Craigleith Vets for Pets is a well-established and welcoming practice with a loyal client base. Our modern, fully equipped surgery is based within a Pets at Home store, providing easy access to excellent facilities and a collaborative working environment. You’ll be joining a passionate and skilled team made up of two full-time vets, two part-time vets, three RVNs, a dedicated Practice Manager, and three client care advisors.
We pride ourselves on offering advanced services in emergency and critical care, feline nursing, dermatology, and clinical animal behaviour.
About the role:
This is a 15-month Maternity cover for an experienced vet. It will include working 1 in 3 weekends, Saturdays are 9am till 5pm and Sundays are 10am to 5pm. However full and part time hours can be considered. Time back during the week is given for weekends. We aim to operate a fixed rota to support work-life balance.
Weekends will be sole charge and will mainly see sick / emergency cases with a limited number of vaccinations. There will be no scheduled surgeries on these days giving you the ability to treat any emergencies that come in.
You will be offered a competitive salary for this role along with other fantastic benefits such as:
8. 1 hour paid lunch break
9. CPD allowance and support for advancing clinical interests
10. Contributory pension scheme
11. Paid holiday of 5.6 weeks, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years of service (pro rata)
12. Paid RCVS, VDS, and BVA fees
13. Exclusive group discounts including 30% practice discount and 20% across the Pets at Home Group, High Street Retailers and Gym Memberships
14. Extra paid day off each year for your Birthday
15. Free car parking
16. We are an IFSM accredited Silver cat friendly practice
17. Member of RCVS Practice Standards
18. Extra paid day off each year for your Birthday
19. Overtime can be paid or taken in in lieu
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!