Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Inspiring Vet Care; Stirling; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.8 weeks holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

BVA membership & RCVS fees

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Bruceview Vets in Stirling is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our progressive, RCVS-accredited small animal practice. The new Bruceview will open in November 2026 with modern facilities and a proactive RVN team to support clinical excellence and patient care.

You’ll enjoy a mix of consultations and surgery, with CPD and certificate study encouraged, and flexible hours to fit your needs. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment and a balanced rota with no out-of-hours

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon registered with RCVS.
• Experience in first opinion practice.
• Ability to work across 40 hours per week over 4–5 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical care for small animals.
• Balance consultations and surgery.
• Support CPD and clinical development.
• Participate in weekend rota (1 in 4 Saturdays).

Skills

Clinical skills

GP Vet

Client communication

CPD & certs

Education

RCVS registration

Tools

Ultrasound

In-house lab

Dent dentistry

Job description

Find Your Future at Bruceview Vets. At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners. Bruceview Vets is looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team in Stirling. This is a great opportunity to join a progressive, RCVS-accredited small animal practice where clinical excellence and exceptional patient care are at the heart of what we do. With a new practice opening in November 2026, modern facilities and a supportive team around you, this is an exciting time to join Bruceview.

What You’ll Be Stepping Into

If you enjoy the variety of first opinion practice, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to build on your experience at Bruceview. You’ll enjoy a good balance of consultations and surgery, with the freedom to follow cases through from initial presentation to diagnosis and treatment.

We’re keen to support your individual clinical interests and development, with CPD and certificate study actively encouraged. Whether you have a particular area you’d like to develop or simply want to continue building your experience as an all-round GP vet, we’ll support you to do so.

We understand that everyone has different priorities outside of work, so we’re happy to discuss hours and rota patterns to find an arrangement that works for you. We’re happy to offer flexibility around your working pattern, with full-time hours of 40 hours per week worked across 4 or 5 days. Part‑time applications are also welcome, and the rota includes 1 in 4 Saturday mornings from 9am‑1pm. There are no out‑of‑hours or on‑call commitments, and fixed or flexible working patterns can be discussed to find an arrangement that works for you.

A New Practice with Modern Facilities

In November 2026, Bruceview will be moving into a brand-new building, with investment in the facilities and equipment needed to provide excellent patient care.

The new practice will include:

• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Dental radiography
• Capnography
• Comprehensive in‑house laboratory
• An experienced and proactive RVN team

You’ll also have access to a team of certificate holders in Dentistry, Dermatology and Pain Management, creating a great environment for collaboration and ongoing clinical development.

Our People & Location

You’ll be joining an established team of 11 Vets, 7 Nurses, 2 VCAs and 6 Support staff. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and supportive practice, with excellent client and patient care at the centre of what we do. Based in Stirling, Bruceview is ideally located for enjoying everything Central Scotland has to offer, with Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument and the Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre all nearby. The practice also offers easy access to the wider Central Belt, making it a convenient base for both work and life outside the practice.

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 judgment. 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 £55,000 DOE