Salary up to £65,000 DOE plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Inglis Vets are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our large, friendly, and forward-thinking team based in Dunfermline. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive practice offering a genuinely varied caseload, strong clinical support, and excellent opportunities for development within a collaborative and supportive environment.

This role offers an exciting mix of branch and hospital work, allowing you to enjoy the variety of first opinion practice while also gaining exposure to more complex and challenging cases. Hospital shifts include managing intensive care and hospitalised patients, while branch work allows you to build strong client relationships and develop continuity with your own caseload.

You’ll be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team including RVNs, Animal Care Assistants, and a dedicated Client Care team, alongside visiting specialists in orthopaedics, dermatology, and ophthalmology.

Practice Highlights

Busy main hospital and 8 branch practices across Fife and Central Scotland
Own in-house Out of Hours service with experienced Night Nurses on-site all night
Clinical training centre for veterinary students at Cowdenbeath
Hydrotherapy treadmill available at the Hospital Hill branch
Large and supportive team of approximately 100 colleagues
Team includes 30 Veterinary Surgeons, 40 RVNs & Animal Care Assistants, and 30 Support Staff
Supportive environment for recent graduates and certificate study
Opportunities to develop interests including Surgery, ECC, and more
Visiting specialists supporting orthopaedics, dermatology, and ophthalmology cases
Excellent work-life setting with easy access to Edinburgh, Fife coastline, and Perthshire countryside

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

Deliver high-quality consultations, diagnostics, and treatment plans across a varied caseload
Perform routine surgical procedures and support the management of more complex hospital cases
Provide care for hospitalised and intensive care patients during hospital shifts
Build strong client relationships and continuity of care within branch practice
Work collaboratively with RVNs, Animal Care Assistants, and the wider clinical team
Participate in the in-house Out of Hours rota with support from experienced Night Nurses
Contribute positively to the supportive and collaborative culture of the practice

Working Pattern

40 hours per week
Full-time typically worked over 4 weekdays Monday-Friday between 7:45am and 7pm
Part-time applications welcomed
1 in 12 blocks of night duty (4pm–8am)
Generous stand-down period following night duty blocks
1 in 12 weekend day rota

Life in Fife & Central Scotland

Based in Dunfermline, this role offers the opportunity to enjoy an excellent balance between city access and outdoor lifestyle. With Edinburgh within easy reach and the beautiful Fife coastline and Perthshire countryside nearby, the area is ideal for those looking to enjoy both professional opportunity and quality of life outside of work.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Enthusiasm for delivering high clinical standards and excellent patient care

How We’ll Support You

We’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: 

Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
£1,250 Annual Care Fund for every vet 
Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

6.8 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy.
BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
Retail discounts and cashback offer
Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets