Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Glasgow is seeking a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join their experienced team. The ideal candidate will provide outstanding veterinary care, enjoy a supportive environment, and be offered flexible working patterns for an improved work-life balance. The role includes a competitive salary and a range of benefits, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

£1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid

Pension scheme (5% employee/3% employer)

Qualifications

• Dedicated to delivering outstanding veterinary care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a close-knit team.
• Openness to support for certificated study.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding veterinary care in consults and surgery.
• Work closely with a team of vets, nurses, and support staff.
• Manage flexible working patterns to achieve work-life balance.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team-focused mindset

Dedication

Job description

Explore your full potential

We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and experienced team at The Veterinary Centre. You'll play an integral role in delivering outstanding veterinary care, both in consults and surgery, working closely with a close-knit team of vets, nurses, and support staff who genuinely enjoy working together.

Whether you're a seasoned vet or looking for the next step in your career, if you bring dedication, good communication skills, and a team-focused mindset—we'd love to meet you. We are more than happy to support your development and growth, offering full support for certificated study.

You work/life balance matters to us

We offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle. Whether you are looking to adjust your rota hours to align with school holidays, manage school runs, or simply achieve a better work-life balance, we can offer flexibility that works for you.

A full-time role involves working 40 hours over 4 or 5 days per week, with 1 in 5 weekends. There is no out-of-hours or on-call work.

Want to know more about us?

The Veterinary Centre Glasgow is a small animal practice located in the West End of Glasgow. We are well equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, full in-house lab, cautery machine, and an additional laser to support chronic pain management.

Our team and culture

We have 1 Clinical Director, 5 Veterinary Surgeons, 7 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 3 Animal Care Assistants, 1 Practice Manager, 1 Administrator, and 3 Receptionists. Our team includes a certificate holder in Acupuncture, with nurses working towards certificates in Physiotherapy and Senior Wellness. We are a dedicated, friendly team eager for knowledge and high standards of care. We welcome a passionate and experienced vet to bring their skills and personality to our team.

Because our people matter

We value our team as the foundation of our success. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including:

• Work-life balance: 6.8 weeks annual leave, your birthday as a paid day off
• Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, family-friendly policies, Cycle to Work scheme, employee wellbeing initiatives, non-accidental injury support
• Development: £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid, access to IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon, research funding, Care Fund, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme
• Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover
• Additional Benefits: Pawsome Benefits discount platform, pension scheme (5% employee/3% employer), discounted staff pet care