Are you a small animal vet looking for a supportive, progressive team with excellent work–life balance and real opportunities to develop your career? This exciting role in Lanarkshire offers a varied caseload, a collaborative environment, and flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

Key details

• Location: Lanarkshire, Scotland

• Role: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

• Hours: Full-time (part-time and flexible working also considered)

• Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience

• On-call: 1 in 11 weeks, well supported

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for vets at all stages of their career. You'll enjoy a varied caseload with 15-minute consults, excellent support, and the chance to develop clinical interests.

• Support available for both new graduates and experienced vets

• Work alongside a large, multi-skilled veterinary team including certificate holders

• Minimal on-call requirement – just 1 in 11 weeks, with support in place for less experienced vets

• Collaborative approach with regular clinical discussions and knowledge-sharing

About the practice

• RCVS-accredited hospital with modern facilities including laser therapy, video endoscopy, ultrasound, and digital x-ray

• 24/7 nursing cover with dedicated nurse clinics

• Large team of vets, nurses, and support colleagues creating a welcoming and supportive culture

• Recognised as one of Scotland's top 10 best companies to work for (2023), and awarded "Best Companies” status following excellent staff feedback

About you

• MRCVS qualified veterinary surgeon

• Confident in routine consultations and surgeries

• Happy to contribute to a collaborative, supportive team

• Enthusiastic about career development and CPD opportunities

• Able to participate in a shared OOH rota (1:11 weeks, fully supported)

Package & benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays

• £1,750 CPD allowance plus 5 days paid CPD leave (more if studying towards a certificate)

• RCVS, VDS and one other professional membership paid

• Career Pathways programme for structured progression

• Enhanced family-friendly benefits (maternity, adoption, surrogacy, paternity)

• Pension scheme after 3 months (5% employee / 3% employer)

• Health Shield after 3 months – wellbeing contributions such as dentistry, physiotherapy, sports massage

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Opportunity to buy and sell holidays

• Generous colleague discounts

• Regular practice-wide social events

Location

Based in the historic Royal Burgh of Lanark, this role offers the best of both worlds – a thriving market town with easy access to beautiful waterfalls, lochs, and woodlands, while Glasgow is just 40 minutes away. The area combines a strong community feel with stunning countryside, making it a perfect place to live and work.

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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