Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Inspiring Vet Care; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

6.8 weeks’ holiday including bank hols

Cycle to Work

Retail discounts and cashback

Job summary

The Veterinary Centre Glasgow, part of Inspiring Vet Care, invites an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a well‑established small animal practice in the West End. Enjoy a balanced mix of consultations, surgery and diagnostics with a collaborative team committed to high standards of patient care and ongoing learning.

We offer a 40-hour work week across 4 days, with a 1 in 5 Saturday rota and no out‑of‑hours duties, as emergency cover is provided by Vets Now Glasgow.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a track record of high standards of patient care.
• Interest in developing surgical skills and postgraduate qualifications.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing learning and team-based development.

Responsibilities

• Provide a varied first‑opinion caseload with consultations, surgery and diagnostics.
• Collaborate with an experienced team focused on learning and patient care excellence.
• Support ongoing professional development including postgraduate certificates and CPD.

Skills

Surgical skills

Teamwork

CPD access

Job description

Explore your full potential

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join The Veterinary Centre Glasgow, a long-established small animal practice with deep roots in Glasgow's West End. Established in 1945 and proudly part of inspiring vet care since 2019, this is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a progressive practice where collaboration, clinical excellence and exceptional patient care are at the heart of everything we do.

You’ll enjoy a varied first-opinion caseload with a rewarding balance of consultations, surgery and diagnostics, while working alongside an experienced and supportive team who are passionate about learning and developing together.

Whether you’re looking to develop your surgical skills, pursue a postgraduate certificate or simply join a practice with a genuine focus on teamwork and work‑life balance, The Veterinary Centre offers the support and flexibility to help you thrive.

Flexibility that fits your lifestyle

We know that work-life balance is important, which is why we offer flexible working patterns designed to support you both inside and outside of work. This full‑time position involves 40 hours per week over 4 days, with working hours between 8:30am and 7:30pm. You’ll share a 1 in 5 Saturday rota, working 8:30am-5:30pm, with no out-of-hours or on‑call responsibilities, as emergency and OOH cover is provided by Vets Now Glasgow. We’re also happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible.

Find a place to excel

The Veterinary Centre Glasgow is a well‑equipped, single‑site small animal practice located in the vibrant West End of Glasgow, offering the perfect combination of city living and community‑focused veterinary care. The practice recently underwent an exciting refurbishment, including the addition of a dedicated dental suite with dental radiography, providing an excellent opportunity to continue developing this area of the practice.

Our facilities include:

• Digital radiography
• Dental radiography
• Ultrasound
• Full in‑house laboratory
• Therapeutic laser for chronic pain management

Our team and culture

You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive and ambitious team of 17 colleagues, including 4 Veterinary Surgeons, 9 Nurses, a Practice Manager and a Head Veterinary Nurse. The team genuinely enjoys working together and has a strong focus on continuous improvement, knowledge‑sharing and developing clinical skills. You’ll be supported to build your confidence, develop your interests and contribute your own ideas to the team.

We’d love to welcome an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who brings their own skills, enthusiasm and personality to the practice and wants to be part of a team that is committed to delivering the highest standards of patient and client care.

How We’ll Support You

We’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role‑relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.8 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £45,000 DOE