Veterinary Surgeon
Onsite, Location: Reading, Contract: Part Time (flexible) / Full Time, Permanent, Practice Type: First opinion.
Competitive Salary | up to £60,000 (DOE) (FTE)
What We Offer
- Full‑time and part‑time applicants welcome
- 4 or 5‑day week (full‑time)
- 1:5 Saturdays
- No OOH
About you:
- Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support patients and their owners.
- Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take the lead on surgical and medical cases, and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
- Keen to develop, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills to manage or lead on different case types.
- A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues.
- Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long‑lasting relationships.
- As an experienced vet (2‑3 years’ experience), you will bring a strong level of clinical autonomy and be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.
Responsibilities
This position would suit an experienced small animal vet, preferably with a minimum of 2+ years' experience. The role involves primary care OOH consultations, receiving member practice case transfers, inpatient care, medical work‑ups and surgery. A strong medical knowledge is required and experience in routine and emergency surgery. You will possess good communication skills and have a passion to deliver excellent care and client service.
Benefits
- RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
- Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
- Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
- Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
- Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPetfood and medications
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