Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon in Glasgow

Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon – Integrative & Holistic Practice

South Glasgow | Full-Time | £40,000 – £60,000 DOE

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Red Sector Recruitment is delighted to be working with a forward-thinking, independent veterinary practice in South Glasgow to recruit an experienced Veterinary Surgeon. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a well-established, integrative and holistic practice that is redefining first-opinion veterinary care in Scotland.

We know this practice well — in fact, we secured a registered veterinary nurse who has been working at the practice for nearly 3 years and is incredibly happy , which speaks volumes about the culture, leadership and working environment.

This role would suit a Veterinary Surgeon who values patient-centred care, strong client relationships and clinical autonomy, and who is either experienced in, or open to, integrative and complementary medicine alongside conventional veterinary practice.

The Opportunity

This is a full-time Veterinary Surgeon position within a busy, independent small animal practice serving a loyal and engaged client base across Glasgow and the surrounding Southside communities. Clients actively seek a practice that offers choice, transparency and a holistic approach to their pets\’ health and wellbeing.

The practice offers everything you would expect from a high-quality first opinion clinic — consulting, surgery, diagnostics and inpatient care — while also embracing a broad range of complementary and integrative therapies, including:

• Acupuncture
• Herbal medicine
• Laser therapy
• Nutrition-focused care and education

Whether you already have experience in integrative medicine or are a more conventional vet with a curiosity to expand your skill set, full support, mentorship and funded training are available.

Why This Practice?

• Truly integrative and holistic ethos — combining evidence-based conventional medicine with complementary therapies
• Independent practice with authentic, flexible leadership
• Strong emphasis on wellbeing, culture and team happiness
• 20-minute consultations, protected admin time and no out-of-hours
• A judgement-free, compassionate environment for clients, patients and staff
• Excellent reputation across Glasgow for personalised, ethical veterinary care

The team is multi-disciplinary, highly supportive and united by shared values. Collaboration, communication and kindness are central to how the practice operates — both internally and with clients.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who:

• Is experienced in first-opinion practice
• Enjoys building long-term client relationships
• Communicates clearly, empathetically and confidently
• Values evidence-based medicine while being open to integrative approaches
• Works well within a close-knit, supportive team
• An interest in surgery, integrative medicine, nutrition or additional qualifications would be advantageous but is by no means essential — development is actively encouraged.

Salary & Benefits Salary :

• £40,000 – £60,000 DOE (with scope for higher earnings based on experience and qualifications)
• 28 days annual leave plus 7