Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Salary up to £60,000 FTE plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

Are you a Veterinary Surgeon with strong surgical skills and experience in various procedures? Do you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to connect with pet owners? Are you able to work well in a team-oriented environment?

If so, we have the role for you! At Boyce & Houston Vets, we offer an excellent opportunity for a small animal veterinary surgeon to join our friendly team, where we pride ourselves on providing high-quality veterinary care in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities will include:

Performing surgical procedures with precision and care.

Conducting thorough examinations of animals to diagnose medical conditions.

Developing and implementing treatment plans tailored to individual patients.

Providing pre-operative and post-operative care for pets.

Lab work-up and diagnostic imaging, including dental x-ray and ultrasonography.

Collaborating with veterinary nurses and support staff for optimal patient care.

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Flexible working for a better work-life balance

Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours helps you achieve a good work-life balance. We understand everyone has outside demands and priorities, and we aim to make it easy for you to find the right work pattern. This part-time role involves 30 hours per week, preferably on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with flexibility. It includes a share in 1 in 4 Saturdays, with no sole charge or out-of-hours work required.

About us

Located in Clydebank, on the outskirts of Glasgow, our well-established, friendly small animal practice moved into a refurbished facility in January 2019. Near Glasgow Airport, the city center, and Loch Lomond, with good public transport links, our practice is fully equipped with 2 operating theatres, 5 consult rooms, separate cat and dog wards, ultrasonography, digital x-ray with Signal Pet AI, in-house biochemistry and haematology. We offer a generous CPD budget, opportunities for further skill development, and RCVS fee reimbursement.

Our team includes 8 Vets, 1 Head Nurse, 3 RVNs, a Practice Manager, and 5 Receptionists. We have low staff turnover, with specialists in ECC and a qualified OV Vet. We are involved in charity fundraising and community activities, fostering a friendly and supportive environment.

Because our people matter

We value our team and invest in our people, premises, and processes. Benefits include:

Work-life balance: 6.8 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays) plus birthday leave.

Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, family-friendly policies, colleague wellbeing initiatives.

Development: £1250 CPD allowance, paid CPD leave, certificate support, access to Vetlexicon, research funding, Care Fund, and quality improvement programs.

Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees.

Colleague Benefits: Pension scheme with employer contribution, Cycle to Work scheme, voluntary benefits, retail discounts, pet treatment discounts.

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