Veterinary Surgeon

Weekend Veterinary Surgeon, First Vets Bearsden, Glasgow, Scotland.

We're thrilled to offer a fantastic role for a Weekend Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated team.

Rota: 1 in 4 Saturday rota 8.30am to 1.30pm

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter it's in our nature.

With market leading learning, on the job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals

Life at First Vets

Our practices and buildings are well equipped and all situated around the Glasgow area. Glasgow is located in Scotland's central belt and only 41 miles from Edinburgh. With an International Airport, excellent rail links, must see attractions, many great housing and school options, Glasgow is truly an amazing place to live. Why not speak to us about our relocation packages!

About you

We are seeking a Weekend Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive teams. You will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
• Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take on surgical and medical cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Keen to develop, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types
• A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive. Providing ongoing support to team members with opportunities for progression.
• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.
• As an experienced vet you'll be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

The benefits

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'll receive (pro-rated for PT and fixed term):

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• CVS Pension Scheme
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

Interested?

Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat.

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.

This role is base din Glasgow commutable from Rutherglen, Cambuslang, Uddingston, Bothwell, Hamilton, Motherwell, Bellshill, Holytown, Coatbridge, Airdrie, Cumbernauld, Chryston, Muirhead, Stepps, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch, Lenzie, Lennoxtown, Bearsden, Milngavie, Strathblane, Clydebank, Old Kilpatrick, Duntocher, Renfrew, Paisley, Inchinnan, Bishopton, Johnstone, Elderslie, Barrhead, Neilston, Newton Mearns, Giffnock, Busby, Clarkston, Eaglesham, Carmunnock, East Kilbride, Blantyre, Kilsyth, Glenboig, and Bridge of Weir.