Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Veterinary Practice in Glasgow is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated team. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment, along with numerous additional benefits. Join a practice focused on excellent patient care and well-being.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS.
• Experience with small animals preferred.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for patients in a busy veterinary practice.
• Collaborate with an experienced team to ensure high-quality service.
• Participate in the development of clinical interests.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Taylor Veterinary Practice, Cathkin, Rutherglen, Scotland

Salary up to £65,000 DOE plus up to £2,500 Relocation Allowance!

Taylor Veterinary Practice has a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our large, friendly, and welcoming team of over 60 staff. Based in the southside of Glasgow, we are one of the oldest established veterinary practices in the world, having cared for animals in our community for almost two centuries.

Our experienced management team supports 17 vets and 14 RVNs, alongside a wonderful support team including ANAs, receptionists, an accounts manager, and insurance and pet health club administrators. Together, we deliver outstanding patient care across our busy main branch and three consulting-only branches.

We’re excited to be nearing completion of a full refurbishment at our main Cathkin site, where we’ll soon be operating from a brand-new, fully modernised facility. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to grow and invest in our future.

Work life balance that works for you

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why staff well-being and work-life balance are a top priority. We’re proud to offer flexible working hours and rota patterns to suit you—whether you're looking for a full or part-time role, we’re open to creating a schedule that works at any stage of your career.

A typical full-time role involves working 9am–7pm, with a balanced mix of consulting and surgical shifts. Our Saturday rota is 3 in 8, with time off during the week in lieu, and there is no out-of-hours requirement.

Find a place to excel

At Taylor Vets, you’ll be part of a collaborative and experienced team that includes vets holding or working towards post-graduate qualifications in medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, and ECC. You’ll have the chance to develop your own clinical interests in a highly supportive environment where learning and progression are actively encouraged.

Our extensive services include laparoscopy, dental radiography, laser therapy, and ultrasonography (including input from a visiting peripatetic specialist), as well as access to a visiting behaviourist and a mobile CT scanner. Our patient care ethos is simple—we treat every pet as if they were our own.

Located in the vibrant southside of Glasgow, you’ll benefit from excellent amenities and transport links, as well as the rich culture, green spaces, and lifestyle this historic city offers. Join us and be part of a practice where your skills will be valued, your voice heard, and your future supported.

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
• 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
• 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

Taylor Veterinary Practice, Cathkin

Smithy House, East Kilbride Road, Rutherglen, G73 5QU, 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.