Experienced Small Animal Vet — Flexible Hours, No OOH

Southdown Veterinary Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance and postgraduate qualifications funding

Health cash plan and support programs

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

Southdown Veterinary Group is seeking a qualified Veterinary Surgeon to join our team in Reading. This position offers both part-time and full-time options with a competitive salary of up to £60,000. As a Veterinary Surgeon, you will be responsible for providing primary care, handling inpatient cases, conducting medical procedures, and performing surgeries. We pride ourselves on a supportive, collaborative work environment, ensuring both staff and animal care are prioritized. Join us to advance your veterinary career while making a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a veterinary role.
• Confident in leading surgical and medical cases.
• Keen to develop further clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OOH consultations and manage inpatient care.
• Perform medical work-ups and routine surgeries.
• Communicate effectively with clients and provide care.

Skills

Veterinary medicine expertise

Client care skills

Surgical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon
Onsite
Location: Reading
Contract:Part Time, (considered, Flexible to suit) / Full Time, Permanent
Practice Type: First opinion

Competitive Salary |up to £60,000 (DOE) (FTE) (Full Time equivalent)

What We Offer

• Full‑time and part‑time applicants welcome
• 4 or 5‑day week (full‑time)
• 1:5 Saturdays
• No OOH

Your journey starts here.

At CVS,we put ourcolleaguesfirst, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges,you'llalways have the resources and teamsalongsideyou.We'llbe your biggest supporter –it'sin our nature.

Withmarket-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues,you'llhave the tools to grow—whetheryou'rebuilding confidence early in your career or looking to deepen yourexpertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals

Life atActive Vetcare Tilehurst (Tilehurst)

We are a small animal practice in Tilehurst and are proud to be a part of the long-established Active Vetcare Veterinary Group, with nine surgeries across Berkshire. We are a modern practice with a wide range of facilities giving you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care.We pride ourselves on our friendly and collaborativeenvironment where everyone is supported in providing the best possible care to animals.Alongside our facilities and specialist equipment, our friendly and experienced veterinary team are dedicated to providing the highest quality of veterinary care, surgery and treatment – along with regular check-ups and routine procedures.

About you:

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team.Working within a culture wherecliniciansare empoweredto make the best decisions, where improvement isencouraged and where best practice is shared,you will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals,you'recommitted to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.

• Confident in your clinical skills,you'llbe able totake the lead on surgical and medicalcases,andcarry out diagnostic investigations with precision.

• Keen to develop,you'recommitted to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types

• A natural mentor and team player,you'llenjoysupportingand inspiringall colleaguesto help them thrive.

• 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'llbring 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.
  
  At CVS, we know that carefor our patientsstarts with dedicated people like you.That'swhy we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team,you'llreceive:

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.

• 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, WellbeingChampionsand enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services,MiPetfood and medications

Join us at CVS

We'recommitted to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome,valuedand able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive andequitableworkplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral SupportVetsand personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim istofree up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements acrossnumerouspractices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.