Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

About the Role

You’ll join a busy, welcoming small animal practice in Bishopbriggs, Glasgow on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a full-time position offering genuine flexibility: 40 hours per week worked across 4 days, with shifts starting from 8:30am. You’ll have no out-of-hours or on-call commitments—just a straightforward 1-in-4 Saturday rota covering consultations only (9am–1pm).

Your caseload will be predominantly first-opinion dogs and cats, with a small number of rabbits and guinea pigs. You’ll manage medical cases, dermatology, and surgical cases including neutering, mass removals, and dentistry. The team encourages you to work up cases as far as you’re comfortable, with easy access to multiple local referral facilities for more complex presentations. Based in Glasgow but close to stunning countryside—the Campsie Fells are 15 minutes away, Loch Lomond within 30 minutes, and the vibrant West End is on your doorstep if that’s your style.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-opinion veterinary care for dogs, cats, rabbits, and small pets
• Manage medical, dermatological, and surgical cases (neutering, mass removals, dentistry)
• Work up cases independently where appropriate, with support for complex presentations
• Communicate effectively with clinical staff and pet owners
• Contribute to a busy, collaborative team environment across both the main Bishopbriggs branch and Chryston branch
• Participate in the 1-in-4 Saturday consultation rota (9am–1pm)

Requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon registered with the RCVS
• Experience in small animal first-opinion practice
• Strong communication skills with both clinical staff and the public
• Comfortable working in a busy, friendly team environment
• Enthusiastic approach to professional development

Benefits

• Leave: 6.8 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays) plus additional holiday for your birthday
• CPD & Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata), certificate support, access to IVC Evidensia Academy learning programmes, Vetlexicon online resource, and research funding eligibility
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental/surrogacy pay)
• Professional Support: VDS cover and RCVS fees paid
• Pension: Company pension scheme with employer contribution
• Travel & Sustainability: Cycle to Work scheme, Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Colleague Perks: Discounted treatment for your own pets at IVC Evidensia practices, discounts/cashback with hundreds of retailers, flexible voluntary benefits

About the Practice

Bishopbriggs Veterinary Centre is a 2-branch practice serving the Glasgow area with a recently refurbished main branch. The practice is dedicated to high-quality care and is well-equipped with 3 consultation rooms, theatre, radiography, ultrasound, dental facilities, and separate cat and dog wards. The Chryston branch includes dental X-ray and a dedicated dental suite.

The team comprises 16 veterinary surgeons supported by 7 Registered Veterinary Nurses and 8 support staff. Bishopbriggs is part of IVC Evidensia, a leading veterinary group, and actively supports professional development—team members are currently pursuing surgical, cardiology, and small animal medicine certifications. The practice engages with the local community, including school partnerships.