Find your future
Bishopbriggs Vet Centre in Glasgow are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic veterinary surgeon to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract. Your caseload will be mostly first opinion dogs and cats with a small number of rabbits and guinea pigs with medical cases, dermatology and surgical cases such as neutering, mass removals, dentistry etc. We would encourage you to work up the cases as far as possible/comfortable within the practice, however for the more challenging cases, we do have multiple local referral facilities available. We are looking for a good communicator who is comfortable chatting with clinical staff and the public alike. The ideal candidate would enjoy working with a busy friendly team.
Fix or flex – find your perfect balance
Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work‑life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.
We’re offering a full‑time position of 40 hours per week, worked over 4 days, with flexibility to suit your lifestyle. You’ll join our friendly 1‑in‑4 Saturday rota (consultations only, 9am‑1pm) and enjoy a great work‑life balance with no out‑of‑hours or on‑call commitments. Shifts start from 8:30am, and you’ll have the chance to work across both our welcoming main branch and our Chryston branch.
Why join us?
We are a 2‑branch practice, the main branch having been recently refurbished. We are dedicated to providing top quality care and to help us deliver this we have 3 consult rooms, theatre, radiography, ultrasound, dental and separate cat and dog wards. Our Chryston branch has dental X‑ray with a dedicated dental suite.
Our team includes 16 vets who are supported by 8 skilled nurses and 8 dedicated support staff. Among our vets, one is currently working towards a surgical certificate and another is pursuing a cardiology certificate, reflecting our commitment to ongoing professional development. We have 7 Registered Veterinary Nurses and 8 Support Staff. Multiple team members are currently working towards certification in small animal medicine, and cardiology. Further learning and career progression is something we always encourage and support. We engage with local schools and are currently looking forward to being the shirt sponsor of the local school’s girls football team.
Both branches are easily commutable from Glasgow city so if you enjoy the city it ideal, equally we are right on the boundary of beautiful countryside. The Campsie Fells are 15 minutes away and you can be on the banks of Loch Lomond within half an hour. Some of our staff live in the lively West End of Glasgow (no need to give up a busy social life) while others choose to live in Loch Lomond National Park.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from –
Work‑life balance
* 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia
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