Veterinary Anaesthesia Clinician – Scotland, UK

Salary: £41,064–£58,225 per annum | Full Time | 35 Hours per Week | Open-Ended Contract

Are you a residency-trained Veterinary Anaesthetist looking to join a leading referral and teaching hospital in Scotland? This is an exciting opportunity to deliver specialist anaesthesia services within a busy, multidisciplinary small animal hospital while contributing to clinical teaching and research excellence.

This role offers the chance to work in a state-of-the-art environment with advanced imaging, oncology, and surgical facilities, alongside a collaborative team of specialists. Board-eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Role

As a Clinician in Veterinary Anaesthesia, you will:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality anaesthesia service within a busy Small Animal Hospital setting.
• Provide expert advice to referring practices and support referral case management.
• Contribute to the development of innovative diagnostic and treatment approaches.
• Participate in clinical governance and quality assurance initiatives.
• Take part in the out-of-hours rota to ensure specialist-level support.
• Supervise and mentor clinical scholars and support their Board exam preparation.
• Engage with national and international anaesthesia bodies.
• Promote and develop the anaesthesia service through professional activities.

Teaching

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching.
• Contribute to curriculum development and innovative teaching methods.
• Participate in assessments and provide constructive feedback to students.

Clinical Research & Scholarship

• Collaborate on clinical research projects.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to evidence-based medicine.
• Present at national and international conferences.

Administration

• Support service promotion through conferences and digital platforms.
• Contribute to departmental and school-level administrative activities.

About You

Essential

• Veterinary degree registerable with the RCVS.
• Completion of a recognised anaesthesia residency training programme.
• Postgraduate clinical experience in veterinary anaesthesia.
• Evidence of clinical publications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to provide specialist-level veterinary care in a referral setting.

Desirable

• PhD or formal research training.
• Teaching qualification.
• Undergraduate teaching experience.
• Strong presentation and IT skills.

Salary & Benefits

•  £41,064 – £58,225
• 35-hour working week
• Open-ended contract
• Generous holiday allowance
• CPD support and professional development
• Opportunity to work within a leading multidisciplinary referral and teaching hospital

This is a fantastic opportunity for a veterinary anaesthesia specialist seeking a role that combines clinical excellence, teaching, and research within a supportive, forward-thinking environment in Scotland.

Apply now or contact me for more details
stephanie.hellier@gvcvets.com and 01392 793069