Clinician in Small Animal Surgery

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Scotland is seeking a Clinician in Small Animal Surgery to join their award-winning hospital. The ideal candidate will possess a registrable veterinary degree and a postgraduate diploma in veterinary surgery. This role provides an opportunity to deliver excellent clinical services, engage in research, and participate in training of undergraduates and clinical scholars. A supportive work environment and competitive salary are offered, with benefits including 41 days leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

35-hour working week

41 days leave

Competitive pension scheme

20% discount on Veterinary products

CPD allowance/subsidised education

Confidential employee support service

Health & wellbeing app

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in surgery required.
• Experience delivering high-quality surgical referral service essential.
• Background in research and a PhD desired, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality surgery service and advice to vets.
• Support the training of clinical scholars in surgery.
• Engage in clinical research and scholarship in surgery.

Skills

High standard of communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Self-motivated and strategic thinking

Ability to provide specialist level veterinary care

Education

RCVS registrable degree in veterinary medicine

Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Surgery (ECVS, ACVS or RCVS)

Job description

University of Glasgow

College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences

School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine

Clinician in Small Animal Surgery

Vacancy Ref: 182674

Salary: Grade 7/8, £41,064 - £46,049 / £50,253 - £58,225 per annum, plusan additional generous clinical and OOH supplement, plus employer pension contribution

The University of Glasgow’s School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine is seeking to recruit a dynamic and motivated Clinician to join our Small Animal Surgery team. We encourage candidates who have an interest in general surgery, with either strong orthopaedic or strong soft tissue bias.

The successful candidate will be based in our award‑winning Small Animal Hospital on the beautiful Garscube estate. This busy multidisciplinary hospital is staffed by a team of specialists in surgery, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, diagnostic imaging, anaesthesia, and ophthalmology. State‑of‑the‑art facilities available on‑site include 1.5T MRI, CT, linear accelerator, digital radiography, and four fully equipped surgical theatres. Our ‘One Hospital’ team ethos ensures exceptional clinical care can be delivered to our patients, and supports the continual professional development of our vets, nurses and support staff.

The ideal candidate will hold a Diploma or equivalent qualification in surgery and will have experience delivering a high‑quality surgical referral service. The successful candidates will also contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate clinical training, and clinical research and scholarship is actively encouraged and supported through a significant element of ‘off‑clinic’ time.

Candidates must have an RCVS registrable degree in veterinary medicine and hold a postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Surgery (ECVS, ACVS or RCVS). Experienced candidates holding Advanced Practitioner status will also be considered along with candidates eligible to sit the Diploma examination (prior contact is advised). A background in research and a PhD, although desirable, is not essential.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary with market supplement
• 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.
• Fantastic working environment
• Access to 24 hr x 365-day confidential employee support service and a health & wellbeing app
• A range of benefits available to all University staff, including exclusive discounts from high street retailers

Visit our website for further information on The University of Glasgow’s Small Animal Hospital, https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/bohvm/sah/

The post is full-time and open-ended, however part-time work will be considered.

Informal enquiries should be directed to [e-mail]

Job Purpose

To deliver an efficient and effective surgery service by providing expertise and clinical activity in the Small Animal Hospital. To enhance and develop the delivery of clinical teaching to undergraduates, clinical scholars and to undertake clinical research/scholarship within the surgery service service thereby contributing to the School objectives relevant to national and international excellence in clinical service, teaching and research.

Clinical Responsibilities

1. To provide a high‑quality surgery service and appropriate advice to external referring practices and owners that will consequently maintain a clinical referral workload necessary to support the commercial, teaching and research activities.
2. To support the development of novel approaches and techniques to aid diagnosis and treatment and exploit the opportunities to enhance the income generation capability of the service.
3. To contribute to the implementation and validation of clinical quality assurance measures.
4. To participate in the out‑of‑hours service, ensuring adequate cover is available for the provision of direct supervision, advice and expertise when required.
5. To support the planning, organisation and delivery of training requirements of the clinical scholars, by supervision of clinical duties and research projects, with a view to their successful completion of appropriate Board examinations.
6. To participate in practical/professional and/or clinical practice bodies related to surgery service at national and international level as appropriate.
7. To ensure compliance with the continuing professional development requirements of the speciality and the RCVS.
8. To participate in promotional activities and events relating to the Small Animal Hospital.

Teaching

1. To engage in the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities, as directed by the Head of Division in consultation with the course leaders.
2. To contribute to the development of creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning, in accordance with the University’s Quality Enhancement Strategy, so that the educational opportunities available to students are maintained or improved.
3. To engage in the delivery of a range of assessment activities and engage fully in the examination process as appropriate, (using a variety of methods and techniques) and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support learning.

Clinical Research / Scholarship

1. To collaborate in clinical investigations and evidence-based medicine of an external reputation and develop a consistent output of publications in high quality refereed clinical journals and/or textbooks.
2. To attend and participate in national/international events/research seminars/conferences within the service area.

Administration

1. To develop material to promote the surgery service both at conferences and electronically.
2. To undertake divisional/school level administration as requested by the Head of School/Division. To contribute to the performance and development review processes as appropriate in accordance with university strategy.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential:

For appointment at Grade 7:

A1 Veterinary degree registerable with RCVS.

A2 Completion of recognised residency training programme.

For appointment at Grade 8:

A3 Veterinary degree registerable with RCVS.

A4 ECVS Diploma or RCVS CertAVP in small animal surgery (orthopaedics or soft tissue).

Desirable:

B1 PhD (or other evidence of research training).

B2 Hold a relevant teaching qualification.

Skills

Essential:

C1 High standard of communication skills both orally and written.

C2 Ability to work as part of a team.

C3 Expertise across the field, corresponding to training and qualifications, and ability to provide advice to clinicians, external veterinary surgeons, research bodies and organisations.

C4 Self‑motivated, able to plan for contingencies and think strategically.

C5 Ability to work independently.

C6 Ability to provide specialist level veterinary care to patients in the small animal hospital.

Desirable:

D1 High standard of presentation skills.

D2 Understanding and experience of databases and other IT applications/packages.

Experience

Essential:

E1 Postgrad clinical experience in surgery service speciality.

E2 Evidence of clinical publications.

In addition, for appointment at Grade 8:

E3 Teaching experience relevant to the HE sector.

Desirable:

F1 Teaching or training experience at undergraduate level.

Note: Candidates having completed a recognised residency training programme and Board‑eligible would be appointed at Grade 7 and will be promoted to Grade 8 immediately upon passing the Board exams. Candidates with suitable relevant experience will be considered for appointment at Grade 7.

Please note that as part of your application you must address and demonstrate how you meet EACH of the essential/desirable criteria. If you do not address each criterion in the format explained above you may not be shortlisted for interview.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7/8, £41,064 - £46,049 / £50,253 - £58,225 per annum.

This post is full time and open ended.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/ , benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/ .

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. 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 who are under‑represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/ .

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Vacancy Reference Number: 182674

Closing Date: 26 January 2026 at 23:45