Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous CPD allowance

RCVS & VDS fees covered

Health cash plan

50% staff pet care discounts

Up to 33 days holiday

Job summary

CVS Group UK is seeking a Weekend Veterinary Surgeon for their First Vets practice in Glasgow. This role is ideal for those driven to provide the best possible care for animals while enjoying a supportive team environment.

With a 1 in 4 Saturday rota, you will leverage your clinical skills to manage a varied caseload, offering mentorship to colleagues and ensuring exceptional client care. Extensive benefits include CPD allowances, RCVS & VDS fees and supportive professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling varied clinical and surgical cases.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to foster positive client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding care to patients and owners.
• Carry out precise diagnostic investigations.
• Support and mentor team members.

Skills

Surgical skills

Diagnostic investigations

Patient care

Team mentorship

Job description

23677

Weekend Veterinary Surgeon, First Vets Bearsden, Glasgow, Scotland

We're thrilled to offer a fantastic role for a Weekend Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated team.

Role Rota: 1 in 4 Saturday rota 8.30am to 1.30pm.

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non‑clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter for you.

With market‑leading learning, on‑the‑job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

Life at First Vets

Our practices and buildings are well equipped and all situated around the Glasgow area. Glasgow is located in Scotland's central belt and only 41 miles from Edinburgh. With an International Airport, excellent rail links, key attractions, many great housing and school options, Glasgow is truly an amazing place to live. We offer relocation packages.

About You

• Driven by a shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, committed to delivering outstanding care to patients and owners.
• Confident in your clinical skills, able to take on surgical and medical cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Keen to develop, committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills to manage or lead on different case types.
• A natural mentor and team player, enjoying supporting and inspiring colleagues to thrive, providing ongoing support and opportunities for progression.
• Client care comes naturally, creating a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long‑lasting relationships.
• As an experienced vet, comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

The Benefits

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full.
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered.
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell).
• CVS Pension Scheme.
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring.
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies.
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications.

Commute

This role is based in Glasgow with commutable coverage from Rutherglen, Cambuslang, Uddingston, Bothwell, Hamilton, Motherwell, Bellshill, Holytown, Coatbridge, Airdrie, Cumbernauld, Chryston, Muirhead, Stepps, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintich, Lenzie, Lennoxtown, Bearsden, Milngavie, Strathblane, Clydebank, Old Kilpatrick, Duntocher, Renfrew, Paisley, Inchinnan, Bishopton, Johnstone, Elderslie, Barrhead, Neilston, Newton Mearns, Giffnock, Busby, Clarkston, Eaglesham, Carmunnock, East Kilbride, Blantyre, Kilsyth, Glenboig, and Bridge of Weir.