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Experienced Mixed Veterinary Surgeon Vacancy, 3 Bridges Vets, Dunfermline

Join 3 Bridges Veterinary Practice — Where Team Truly Comes First

Salary: £60,000+ FTE

Job Type: Full-time (or part time) | Mixed practice

Location: Independent practice in Central Scotland – Dunfermline | Modern facilities | Supportive team

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This is not “just another mixed job”

At 3 Bridges Vets, we’ve built something we’re proud of — a genuinely supportive, independent mixed practice where people enjoy coming to work.

Our team recently described the practice as:

“The best job I have ever had.”

“You never feel like just a number.”

“Everyone works together — vets, nurses and reception — as one team.”

“Management genuinely listens and makes changes that improve our lives.”

We’re now looking for an Experienced Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join us as we continue to grow.

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What Makes This Role Different

A genuinely supportive team

  • No hierarchy barriers — vets, nurses and reception work side-by-side

  • Experienced, well-rounded team with multiple strengths

  • Easy communication and well-structured days

“Everyone is approachable and happy to help.”

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Independent practice where your voice matters

Our leadership team are present, approachable, and responsive.

  • Your ideas are welcomed – You’ll help shape how the practice evolves

  • No corporate bureaucracy

“If we have ideas, there aren’t hoops to jump through.”

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Mixed caseload with excellent structure

  • Small animal, farm work is seasonal beef and sheep with a very small amount of equine work. We also have advanced sheep reproduction facilities including embryo transfer.

  • Structured surgery days

  • Fair and organised rota

  • Increasing staffing to continue improving work-life balance

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The little things matter too

Because culture isn’t just words:

  • Regular appreciation and recognition

  • Friendly, loyal client base and a close-knit supportive team

  • Beautiful, well-designed facilities

  • Easy parking

“I feel lucky to be part of this team.”

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What We’re Looking For

  • Be MRCVS registered

  • Have mixed practice experience – a minimum of 3 Years

We think new graduate support is really important and as we currently have a fabulous new graduate, we don’t have capacity to give another new or recent graduate the time you deserve. So, for this reason it is not a suitable position for new graduates.

  • Care about doing high-quality work

  • Value teamwork and positive culture

  • Want to grow clinically and professionally

We support certificates and clinical development.

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What We Offer

  • Salary: £60,000+ FTE

  • £1,500 CPD allowance + 5 days CPD leave

  • RCVS & VDS paid

  • Private health insurance

  • Supportive and fair on-call rota with time off after on call weekends.

  • Staff discounts

  • Company phone

  • Purpose-built well well-equipped small and large animal premises

  • 28 days holidays

  • Uniform and kit provided

  • Enhanced sick pay

  • Pension scheme

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Why Independent Matters

  • You’re appreciated

  • You’re listened to

  • You’re part of something more

You’re not just filling a rota slot.

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Apply

Send CV and cover letter to:

hannah@3bridgesvets.co.uk

Informal chats and visits welcome.

Have a look at our website and Facebook page to learn more about us and see some of our client feedback or read our google reviews.

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