Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Airdrie is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly team. You will handle a varied caseload, including consultations and surgeries, with a focus on excellent continuity of care. The role offers competitive salary, substantial CPD support, and a work-life balance through flexible hours. Ideal for those wanting to grow clinically alongside a supportive and collaborative team.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Veterinary Medicine and be RCVS registered.
• Experience with first-opinion practice is preferred.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-opinion consultations and routine surgeries.
• Conduct clinical investigations and provide continuity of care.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Clinical skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Digital radiography

Ultrasound

Job description

Find Your Future With Us

We're looking for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, forward-thinking team in Airdrie. This is an exciting time to come on board, with a brand-new, purpose-built practice on the horizon and plenty of opportunity to grow clinically, professionally, and as part of a supportive team.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll be involved in a varied first‑opinion caseload, working across consultations, routine surgery, clinical investigations, and providing excellent continuity of care. As a valued member of our team, you’ll have the freedom to develop your clinical interests, progress your skills, and help shape the future of our expanding service.

Work Life Balance That Works For You

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we understand how important it is to feel supported both in and out of work. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours is designed to offer a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle, no matter what stage you're at in your career.

This is a 35‑hour‑per‑week role, structured across three 8‑hour shifts and one 10‑hour shift, with just 1-in-5 Saturday mornings (09:00‑12:00) and no on‑call or out‑of‑hours work.

More about us

Based in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, we’re ideally located just 12 miles from Glasgow and 35 miles from Edinburgh, offering the perfect mix of urban convenience and local community feel. We’re an RCVS GP‑accredited training practice with a supportive team of 6 Vets, 5 RVNs, and 9 Support Staff. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and we actively support CPD, certificates, and career development.

In 2026, we will be relocating to a brand‑new, purpose‑built practice within a nearby retail park - three times the size of our current site. The new clinic will feature digital direct radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound, in‑house laboratory equipment, tonometry, and planned future investment in endoscopy.

This is a fantastic time to join us and play a key role in shaping our next chapter.

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 balance

• 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• 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 Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice