Job Description

Develop your career and find your people

Lamond 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 you

We 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 Us

We 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 radiography Dedicated, fully fitted dental suite Large prep area and two separate operating theatres Video endoscopy tower with rigid and flexible endoscopes Laparoscopic equipment In-house haematology and biochemistry analysers, plus microscope Daily ultrasound investigations


We 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 matter

We 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 from -

Work-life balance6.8 weeks annual leave Your birthday as a paid day off


WellbeingPrivate medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support


Development1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding All our Vets get 1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme


Professional MembershipsBVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees


AdditionalPawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care

Salary up to 65,000