Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon (Small Animal) - Dalry, North Ayrshire

Due to continued growth, an increasing caseload, and our commitment to maintaining excellent standards of patient care, we are looking to expand our veterinary team and recruit an additional Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon.

Are you a passionate and dedicated Veterinary Surgeon looking to thrive in a supportive, close-knit team?

We are a well-established independent small animal practice with over 50 years of history, a loyal client base, and a strong focus on patient care, teamwork, and work-life balance. We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and experienced team.

The role is based on a 4-day working week, although part-time applications for 2-3 days per week are also welcome.

Why Join Us?

• Proudly independent practice with no targets, just quality veterinary care.
• Friendly, experienced team who genuinely value your input.
• Varied and rewarding caseload to keep every day interesting.
• Clinical freedom to investigate and manage cases thoroughly.
• Collaborative working environment with excellent peer support.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a Veterinary Surgeon who is:

• Qualified and registered to practise in the UK.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care.
• A strong communicator with a team-focused attitude.
• Committed to maintaining high clinical standards and attention to detail.
• Confident in all aspects of small animal consultations and routine surgery, including dentistry.
• Ideally has a minimum of two years' clinical experience.
• Keen to contribute to the continued development of the practice.

About the Role

We pride ourselves on providing the time and resources needed to deliver excellent patient care.

• 15-30 minute consultation slots.
• Clinical freedom to work cases up thoroughly.
• Support from experienced colleagues whenever required, while retaining the clinical freedom to manage your own cases.
• Regular case discussions and collaborative decision-making.
• Fair and transparent pricing structure with clear client communication.
• Access to several local specialist referral hospitals.
• 1 to 2 hours of protected administration time each day.
• At least one dedicated operating day per week.

Working Pattern

Full-time

• 4-day working week.
• Shared Saturday morning rota (9:00am to 12:00 noon).
• No out-of-hours commitments.

Part-time

• 2-3 day options available.
• Flexible arrangements considered.

Location

The practice is situated in a beautiful location with stunning countryside walks on the doorstep. You'll be just 15 minutes from the West Coast's beautiful beaches, while remaining within easy reach of Glasgow, with:

• 30 minutes by train to Glasgow city centre.
• 20 minutes from Glasgow Airport.

Benefits

• Salary of £40,000 to £65,000 DOE.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid.
• £1,500 annual CPD allowance.
• 6.8 weeks' holiday including public holidays (pro rata for part-time roles).
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Genuine commitment to work-life balance.
• Generous consultation times and protected administration time to support high-quality patient care.

How to Apply

Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeons who share our commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Please submit your CV and covering letter to apply.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

We are managing this recruitment directly and respectfully request no agency enquiries. Unsolicited CVs submitted by recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dalry KA24 4AG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Veterinary: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• RCVS (required)

Work Location: In person