Lead Veterinary Surgeon — Welfare-First Clinical Leader

SCOTTISH SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Wellbeing days

Birthday day off

Life assurance 4x salary

Company pension contribution

RCVS and VDS fees paid

CPD allowance

Medicash benefit

Retail and gym discounts

Job summary

The Scottish SPCA seeks a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to head our clinical service across Glasgow and Lanarkshire (Cardonald). You will lead a team of vets, set clinical standards, and shape veterinary care delivery across the Society.

You will be accountable for complex cases, line-manage veterinary staff, and collaborate with inspectors and foster teams to ensure welfare-focused care. The role offers a stable weekday pattern with dedicated welfare leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is required.
• At least three years of companion animal practice across medicine, surgery and diagnostics.
• Confident clinical judgement and ability to delegate in a busy clinic.
• Experience managing performance with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to build trusted relationships inside and outside the organisation.
• Open to 360 feedback and committed to animal welfare.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-quality clinical service for animals in care across Glasgow and Lanarkshire.
• Line-manage and develop veterinary surgeons and support nursing staff.
• Participate in case reviews with centre managers and external partners.
• Champion health and safety, infection control and biosecurity.
• Support welfare-led care and sustainable working patterns.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Delegation

Relationship building

360 feedback openness

Education

Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

Job description

The Scottish SPCA seeks a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to head our clinical service across Glasgow and Lanarkshire (Cardonald). You will lead a team of vets, set clinical standards, and shape veterinary care delivery across the Society.

You will be accountable for complex cases, line-manage veterinary staff, and collaborate with inspectors and foster teams to ensure welfare-focused care. The role offers a stable weekday pattern with dedicated welfare leadership responsibilities.