Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon - Holistic & Integrative Medicine in Glasgow

Veterinary Surgeon – Integrative & Holistic Practice

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

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.

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 bank holidays and birthday leave
• Uncapped CPD allowance (within reason)
• Funded optional courses:

• Western Veterinary Acupuncture (£1,000)
• Western Veterinary Herbal Medicine (£1,250)

Location

This role is based in South Glasgow, offering easy access to some of the city’s most desirable residential areas, green spaces and commuter routes. Glasgow itself provides an excellent quality of life, vibrant culture, outstanding food scene and quick access to countryside, coast and Highlands alike.