Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal FTC
Find your future
Bishopbriggs Vet Centre in Glasgow is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a busy, friendly, and supportive practice, where you’ll manage a varied first opinion caseload across small animals, including occasional exotics such as rabbits and guinea pigs.
Your clinical work will include a balanced mix of consultations and surgery, covering procedures such as neutering, mass removals, dentistry, and medical case work-ups including dermatology. You’ll be encouraged to fully work up cases within the practice wherever appropriate, with access to multiple local referral centres for more complex cases. We’re looking for a confident communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with both colleagues and clients, and who thrives in a supportive, team-focused environment.
Bishopbriggs Vet Centre is a well-established, two-branch small animal practice serving the local Glasgow community. Our main site has recently been refurbished and provides a modern, well-equipped clinical environment designed to support high-quality first opinion care. We are a busy, collaborative practice where clinical learning, teamwork, and case discussion are an integral part of everyday working life.
Our practice offers:
*A two-branch setup with a main site and Chryston branch
*Modern facilities including 3 consult rooms, theatre, digital radiography, ultrasound, dental suite, and separate cat and dog wards
*Dental x-ray available at our Chryston branch
*A varied small animal caseload including dogs, cats, rabbits, and small furries
*A large and experienced team of 16 Veterinary Surgeons, supported by 7 Registered Veterinary Nurses and 8 Support Staff
*Several vets currently working towards certificates in surgery, medicine, and cardiology
*A strong culture of continued professional development and clinical progression
*Active community engagement, including partnerships with local schools and sponsorship of a local girls’ football team
About IVC Evidensia
IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.
At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Veterinary Surgeon at Bishopbriggs Vet Centre, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality first opinion care across a varied and busy caseload, working closely with a large and supportive clinical team.
You’ll be responsible for providing excellent patient and client care while contributing to a collaborative and efficient clinical workflow across both branches.
Key responsibilities include:
*Managing consultations and a varied first opinion caseload
*Performing routine surgical procedures including neutering, dentistry, and mass removals
*Working up medical cases including dermatology and internal medicine presentations
*Collaborating with colleagues across both branches to ensure continuity of care
*Communicating effectively with clients and clinical colleagues
*Contributing to a positive, team-focused clinical environment
Working pattern:
*Full-time role: 40 hours per week over 4 days
*1 in 4 Saturday rota (consultations only, 9am–1pm)
*No out-of-hours or on-call commitments
*Work across both Bishopbriggs and Chryston branches
*Flexible working arrangements considered
Location, Lifestyle & Culture
Bishopbriggs Vet Centre is ideally located just outside Glasgow, offering the perfect balance between city living and access to Scotland’s stunning natural surroundings. The practice is highly commutable from Glasgow city centre, making it ideal for those who enjoy vibrant urban life, while also being within easy reach of the Scottish countryside. The Campsie Fells are just 15 minutes away, and Loch Lomond can be reached in around half an hour, offering excellent opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and watersports.
The team is friendly, busy, and collaborative, with a strong focus on supporting one another clinically and professionally. Whether you prefer city living in Glasgow’s West End or a quieter lifestyle closer to Loch Lomond, this location offers flexibility and choice outside of work while maintaining a strong sense of community within the practice.
