Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive and collaborative team. This exciting role offers a diverse caseload, including preventative care, diagnostics, and surgery, with opportunities for professional development. The flexible working hours and commitment to work-life balance ensure that you can thrive both personally and professionally. With a focus on nurturing individual interests and a strong emphasis on team dynamics, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in their veterinary career while making a meaningful impact in animal care.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted staff pet care

£1250 CPD allowance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Pawsome Benefits

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Quality Improvement Programme

Qualifications

• Dedicated and enthusiastic Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon needed.
• Experience with exotics is a bonus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of patient and client care.
• Work across multiple sites with a varied caseload.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Exotic Animal Care

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Lawrie Veterinary Group, Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld, Scotland

Lawrie Veterinary Group, are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our growing team. This role will be based across all four of our sites—in Cumbernauld, Falkirk, Laurieston, and our newly opened clinic in Bo’ness. We offer a wide range of services to small animals, with a varied and stimulating caseload of both first opinion and referral cases. Our team also has a particular interest in exotic species, making this an exciting opportunity for those looking to broaden their experience in this area.

You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team within a well-established, multi-site practice that prides itself on high standards of patient and client care. The role offers exposure to a broad mix of clinical work—from preventative care and diagnostics to surgery and emergency treatment—alongside ongoing opportunities for professional development. We value strong communication skills, a team-focused attitude, and a genuine passion for small animal practice. Previous experience with exotics is a bonus, but not essential.

Work life balance that works for you

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.

The full-time rota for this position will include working 40 hours over 4 days per week however we are open discussing part time hours for the right candidate. Typically, you will be working two operating shifts and two consulting shifts per week. Weekends are on a rota basis and we do cover our own inpatients during evening and weekends. There is no out of hours or on-call requirement.

Find a place to excel

The Lawrie Veterinary Group is a thriving small animal and exotic practice with well-established sites in Cumbernauld and Falkirk, alongside our recently expanded facilities, including a second Falkirk premises and a branch in Bo’ness. Our new Falkirk location is now home to a unique Healthy Pet Centre—an exciting addition to our services. Perfectly positioned between Edinburgh and Glasgow, Falkirk offers excellent transport links by road and rail, with two international airports nearby, making it an ideal base for work-life balance.

Our dedicated and friendly team includes a Clinical Director, 9 Veterinary Surgeons (including four Senior Vets), 16 Nurses, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses, 2 Animal Care Assistants, 8 Receptionists, and 2 Practice Managers—each bringing a variety of skills and interests. Among us, we have certificate holders in exotics, dermatology, surgery, and dentistry, and we are committed to nurturing every team member’s individual areas of interest. As part of the IVC Evidensia network, you’ll benefit from outstanding career development opportunities, access to a vast professional community, and a wealth of learning and support resources to help you grow and succeed in your veterinary career.

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
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private 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

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid 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

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Lawrie Veterinary Group, Cumbernauld

Kenilworth Court, North Carbrain Road, Cumbernauld, G67 1BP, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Taylor Findlay from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.