Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon | Lanark, Lanarkshire

An excellent opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a growing, forward-thinking practice in Lanarkshire. This role offers a varied caseload, strong clinical support and flexible working options, making it suitable for vets at all stages of their career. Ideal for those seeking a collaborative environment that genuinely values work–life balance and professional development.

Full Time | Up to £65,000 | Permanent

Key Details

• Role: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

• Location: Lanark, Lanarkshire

• Hours: Full time

• Consult Length: 15 minutes

• Out of Hours: Participation required

• On-call Rota: 1 in 11 weeks

• Contract: Permanent

The Practice

• Modern, RCVS-accredited small animal practice

• State-of-the-art flagship site with additional branch support

• High clinical standards with a varied and interesting caseload

• Well-equipped facilities including digital x-ray, ultrasound, video endoscopy and laser therapy

• 24/7 nursing cover with regular nurse-led clinics

• Strong focus on teamwork, collaboration and clinical discussion

The Role

• GP veterinary role within a supportive and expanding team

• Suitable for both recently qualified and experienced vets

• 15-minute consultations as standard

• Opportunity to work up cases in-house

• Minimal on-call commitment with strong support structures

• Sole-charge responsibilities when on call for more experienced vets, with support available for less experienced colleagues

What We're Looking For

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Interest in high-quality small animal medicine and surgery

• Comfortable working independently when required

• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team

• Values professional development and wellbeing

Location Highlights

• Based in Lanark, Lanarkshire

• Attractive market town in the lower Clyde Valley

• Easy access to countryside, waterfalls and woodland

• Approximately 40 minutes from Glasgow by car

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 per annum (DOE)

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays

• £1,750 CPD allowance plus 5 days' paid CPD leave (more for certificate holders)

• Paid RCVS and VDS memberships plus one additional professional subscription

• Opportunity for career development through structured pathways

• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave

• Enhanced family leave policies

• Company sick pay

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

• Health and wellbeing cashback scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Staff social events and wellbeing initiatives

• Colleague discounts

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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