Develop your career and find your peopleLamond Vets in Livingston is looking for an experienced small animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for a clinician ready to take on more responsibility, develop their skills further, and enjoy the freedom of working in a well-established practice.You’ll benefit from clinical freedom, a varied caseload, and the chance to specialise—whether that’s studying for a certificate, offering additional services, or advancing your surgical expertise. We work closely with the SSPCA and have a strong focus on charity work, giving you the chance to make a difference in the wider community. Our caseload covers a wide range of medical and surgical cases, including routine neuterings, pyometras, lump removals, GI foreign bodies, and dentistry. If you have a particular area of interest, we’ll support you in developing it.Work patterns that flex with youWe can offer up to 30 hours per week, with a share 1 in 3 Saturdays. There’s no OOH requirement, and we’re happy to discuss flexible working or part-time hours for the right candidate.We believe work-life balance is key to supporting our team’s wellbeing, which is why we take a flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours—tailored to fit your lifestyle and career stage.About UsWe are a 33-strong team based in Livingston, Scotland—perfectly located between Edinburgh and Glasgow, with easy access to both cities and the gateway to the Highlands. Our current team includes 8 vets, 13 RVNs, and a brilliant support team.Our facilities include:Digital radiographyDedicated, fully fitted dental suiteLarge prep area and two separate operating theatresVideo endoscopy tower with rigid and flexible endoscopesLaparoscopic equipmentIn-house haematology and biochemistry analysers, plus microscopeDaily ultrasound investigationsWe also perform routine, soft tissue, and orthopaedic surgeries, and are supported by an ophthalmology certificate holder while currently supporting another vet through their surgery certificate. Our recently refurbished practice is bright, modern, and well-equipped to support both you and our patients.Because our people matterWe recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit fromWork-life balance6.8 weeks annual leaveYour birthday as a paid day offWellbeingPrivate medical insuranceEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payCycle to Work schemeInitiatives focused on employee wellbeingNon-accidental injury supportDevelopment£1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rataLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingAll our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care FundInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement ProgrammeProfessional MembershipsBVA membershipVDS coverRCVS feesAdditionalPawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailersPension – 5% Employee/3% EmployerDiscounted staff pet careSalary up to £65,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr