Help Search Locate seeks a Professor or Senior Clinician in Small Animal Surgery for our University client in Scotland

Location: Glasgow
Contract: Full-time, open-ended (part-time considered)
Salary: Senior Clinician (Grade 9): £59,966 – £67,468 per annum
Professorial level: Salary negotiable
Both with generous veterinary supplement DOE, Out of Hours stipend, and employer pension contribution

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Professor or Senior Clinician in Small Animal Surgery to lead and deliver clinical excellence, research, and teaching at a prestigious academic institution in Scotland.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team of specialists within a referral hospital equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities. The role involves delivering high-quality surgical care, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching, and leading or supporting clinical research and strategic development of the surgery service.

Candidates may be considered at either Senior Clinician (Grade 9) or Professor (Grade 10) level depending on experience and academic credentials.

The Role

You will:

Provide specialist-level small animal surgical services

Support the ongoing development of surgical training and clinical scholarship

Contribute to the delivery of undergraduate and clinical scholar programmes

Participate in out-of-hours rota

Engage in leadership and strategy development (Grade 10)

Deliver and publish high-quality clinical research

Play a key role in the future direction of the service and School

Candidate Profile

Essential:

RCVS-registrable veterinary degree

Postgraduate qualification in small animal surgery (European, American, Australian, or RCVS Diploma)

Extensive clinical experience in referral-level small animal surgery

Experience in clinical teaching and scholarship

Strong communication and leadership skills

For Professorial appointment:

Internationally recognised research portfolio in small animal surgery

Proven leadership in clinical academia

Extensive teaching and curriculum development experience

Strategic and financial management capability

Desirable:

PhD or research training

Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy

Record of successful supervision and competitive research funding

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary + generous supplement DOE

41 days annual leave (including public holidays)

35-hour working week

Competitive employer pension contribution

CPD support and further education opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives and exclusive staff discounts

Free 6-month gym membership for new starters

This is a full-time, open-ended position, but applications from those seeking part-time or flexible working arrangements are also welcome.