Veterinary Surgeon – Surgical Bias

About the Role

You’ll be joining the surgical team at Pets ‘n’ Vets Roundhouse Vet Hospital, a busy 24-hour veterinary hospital serving Glasgow and its surrounding areas. This full-time position offers a manageable 4-day working week with a 1:3 weekend rota, giving you breathing room to develop your surgical interests without burning out.

Based on the Southside of Glasgow, the practice sits at the heart of a vibrant city packed with live music, museums, outdoor activities and sports—the kind of place that makes life outside work genuinely worth living. You’ll work alongside a friendly, enthusiastic team including multiple certificate holders, handling a varied caseload of primary care patients, internal referrals from the broader Pets ‘n’ Vets network, and externally referred cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard clinical care across primary, internal referral and external referral caseloads
• Develop and progress your surgical skills with structured shadowing opportunities and hands-on experience
• Manage your own patient cohort whilst contributing to the team’s wider surgical services
• Engage actively in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to CPD delivery for local practice vets
• Collaborate closely with the wider Pets ‘n’ Vets multi-site practice team through excellent internal communication
• Utilise advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment to deliver best-practice care

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Surgeon with experience in general practice
• Orthopaedic/Soft Tissue Certificate holder OR actively studying towards a surgical certificate
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical excellence
• Strong communication skills with colleagues and external referral partners
• Willingness to engage with clinical governance, audit and mentorship activities

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 5 weeks’ holiday per year plus birthday leave day
• Generous CPD allowance with support for certificate progression
• Admin time built into your working day
• Extensive library of free online clinical and non-clinical courses
• Access to advanced surgical equipment: ultrasound, endoscopy, CT, full Synthes kit, TPLO, Harmonic and arthroscopy
• RCVS fees paid
• Pension scheme with automatic enrolment
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme with Health Assured
• Specsavers eye test and VDU glasses voucher
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Gym membership discount
• Enhanced equal family leave and sickness policies
• Discount on own pet care

About the Practice

Pets ‘n’ Vets Roundhouse Vet Hospital is the central hub of Pets ‘n’ Vets, a multi-site small animal practice operating across Glasgow and the surrounding area. The Roundhouse is a 24-hour facility offering both first-opinion and referral services, with a supportive team ethos and access to specialist expertise across the wider practice network.

The practice is part of Linnaeus, which is owned by Mars Veterinary Health—the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. As part of this group, you’ll have access to a network of over 6,000 associates worldwide, comprehensive development opportunities, and a wellbeing package that prioritises both physical and mental health. Linnaeus is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse culture where you can be authentic and perform at your best.