Overview
The University of Glasgow’s School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine is seeking to recruit a dynamic and motivated Clinician to join the Small Animal Surgery team. The post is based at the award-winning Small Animal Hospital on the Garscube estate. The role is full-time and open-ended; part-time work will be considered.
Job Title and Details
Clinician in Small Animal Surgery
Vacancy Ref: 182674
Salary: Grade 7/8, £41,064 - £46,049 / £50,253 - £58,225 per annum, plus an additional generous clinical and OOH supplement, plus employer pension contribution
Location: Glasgow
Job Type: Research and Teaching
Expiry: 26 January 2026 at 23:45
Responsibilities
* Provide a high-quality surgery service and appropriate advice to external referring practices and owners to maintain a clinical referral workload supporting commercial, teaching and research activities.
* Support development of novel approaches and techniques to aid diagnosis and treatment and enhance the service’s income generation capability.
* Contribute to the implementation and validation of clinical quality assurance measures.
* Participate in the out-of-hours service, ensuring adequate cover for direct supervision, advice and expertise when required.
* Support planning, organisation and delivery of training requirements for clinical scholars, supervising clinical duties and research projects toward successful completion of Board examinations.
* Engage in national/international professional bodies related to surgery service where appropriate.
* Ensure compliance with continuing professional development requirements of the speciality and the RCVS.
* Participate in promotional activities and events relating to the Small Animal Hospital.
Teaching
* Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities as directed by the Head of Division in consultation with course leaders.
* Develop creative and innovative teaching and learning approaches in line with the University’s Quality Enhancement Strategy to maintain or improve educational opportunities.
* Contribute to the delivery of a range of assessment activities, participate in examinations as appropriate, and provide effective feedback to support learning.
Clinical Research/Scholarship
* Collaborate in clinical investigations and evidence-based medicine with external recognition and publish in high-quality refereed journals and/or textbooks.
* Attend and participate in national/international events, seminars and conferences within the service area.
Administration
* Develop material to promote the surgery service at conferences and electronically.
* Undertake divisional/school level administration as requested by the Head of School/Division and contribute to performance and development review processes in line with university strategy.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential
* Grade 7: A veterinary degree registerable with RCVS; completion of a recognised residency training programme.
* Grade 8: A veterinary degree registerable with RCVS; ECVS Diploma or RCVS CertAVP in small animal surgery (orthopaedics or soft tissue).
Desirable
* PhD (or other evidence of research training).
* Relevant teaching qualification.
Skills
* Essential: High standard of communication, teamwork, and ability to provide specialist level veterinary care; self-motivation, strategic planning, and ability to work independently.
* Desirable: Presentation skills; experience with databases and IT applications.
Experience
* Essential: Postgraduate clinical experience in surgery; evidence of clinical publications.
* Grade 8: Teaching experience in the HE sector.
Notes
* Candidates meeting residency and Board eligibility may be appointed at Grade 7 and promoted to Grade 8 upon passing Board exams; relevant experience may be considered for Grade 7.
* Please address how you meet EACH of the essential/desirable criteria in your application.
Terms and Conditions
* Salary is Grade 7/8, £41,064 - £46,049 / £50,253 - £58,225 per annum.
* Full-time and open-ended; part-time considered.
* Eligibility to live and work in the UK; Skilled Worker visa information may apply and is explained in the policy notes.
Benefits and Additional Information
* 35-hour working week
* 41 days leave (including public holidays)
* Competitive pension scheme
* 20% discount on Veterinary products and services
* CPD allowance/subsidised further education
* Health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 confidential employee support and a wellbeing app
* Access to exclusive staff discounts and other university-wide benefits
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community and other protected characteristics underrepresented within the University. Further information on equality and diversity is available on the University website. The University supports Athena Swan awards.
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