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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal FTC
Avondale Veterinary Group, Strathaven - Small animal, Strathaven, Scotland
Discipline: Small Animal
Part Time, Flexible
Up to £60,000 pro rata
Find Your Next Opportunity
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, team-focused Veterinary Surgeon to join our small animal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing maternity cover on a part-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive and developing practice, with a role that offers a rewarding mix of consulting and surgery.
We’re passionate about creating a happy, inclusive, and supportive working environment where everyone feels valued. This role would suit a vet who enjoys all aspects of general practice and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care. As a training practice for the next generation of RVNs, we strongly believe in a whole-team approach and take pride in supporting learning, collaboration, and professional development.
Ideally we are looking to cover 20 hours per week. The working pattern includes Fridays as a set working day, with flexibility to work either Tuesday or Thursday, plus a 1 in 6 Saturday morning rota. Typical hours are 08:00–18:00 on Tuesday/Thursday, 08:00–19:00 on Fridays, and 08:30–12:00 on Saturdays (averaged across the rota). We value work–life balance and are open to discussing flexibility around the rota where possible.
Purpose-Built for Exceptional Care
Avondale Vets is a purpose-built practice based at the Strathaven Rural Centre since 2009, with a proud history and a strong community presence. We’re a close-knit, inclusive team that values camaraderie, reflected in regular social events and local community involvement.
Our facilities are well equipped to support high clinical standards, including digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, in-house laboratory facilities, and laparoscopic surgery (with trained vets). We’re also expanding our in-house orthopaedic offering, including TPLO.
Our People Are at the Heart
You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking small animal team made up of 4 full-time and 1 part-time vets, alongside a skilled nursing team of HVN, RVNs, SVN, and ACA.
Clinical development is strongly encouraged, with support from our experienced Small Animal Clinical Director (13+ years at Avondale) and vets currently undertaking postgraduate certificates in Surgery/Orthopaedics and Cardiology. Collaboration, mentorship, and progression are central to our culture.
Life in Strathaven
Strathaven is a charming South Lanarkshire market town offering a great balance of countryside living and city access. With excellent schools, a strong community feel, and Glasgow just a short drive away, it’s an ideal location for both work and lifestyle.
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
Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Non-accidental injury support
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
Certificate support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
Discounted staff pet care
Avondale Veterinary Group, Strathaven - Small animal
Avondale House, Strathaven Rural Centre, Strathaven, ML10 6SY, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Farm animals
Equine
Exotic Friendly
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Taylor Findlay from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.