Senior Veterinary Surgeon

Active Vetcare Tilehurst (Tilehurst); Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused veterinary practice in Reading is seeking a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated team. This role offers both full-time and part-time options with a commitment to professional growth and a supportive work environment. The ideal candidate will enjoy a varied caseload and will be provided with opportunities for continuing education and personal development. Benefits include generous annual leave, fully funded CPD, and a strong team culture focusing on wellbeing and work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised gym membership

Fully funded CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified veterinary surgeon with RCVS registration.
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Leadership and teamwork skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of veterinary professionals.
• Manage diverse caseloads with clinical growth opportunities.
• Participate in professional development and training.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Clinical Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Dental X-ray

Job description

Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Join Our Passionate Team at Active Vetcare Tilehurst, Reading!

Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? At Active Vetcare Tilehurst, we’re looking for a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, clinically driven team. This is a senior role with the opportunity for professional growth by helping to lead and support our wonderful team. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, personal interests, and wellbeing.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a supportive team of 4 experienced vets, including an Advanced Practitioner in Diagnostic Imaging & Medicine and a colleague studying for an ECC certificate.

Enjoy a culture of learning and continuous improvement with monthly vet meetings, clinical discussions, in-house training, and whole-practice collaboration.

Work alongside our fully staffed nursing team who are passionate about nurse utilisation and promoting schedule 3 skills.

Enjoy a varied caseload with plenty of opportunities for clinical growth.

Pursue your passions – certificate funding available if desired.

We care about work-life balance and team happiness! And we often put together team events.

High-quality equipment including ultrasound with linear probe, endoscopy and dental X-ray.

Recently refurbished practice.

The Role:

Full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time options available. Saturday 1:5, 0830 – 1300. OOH is covered by MiNightVet Services.

We are based in Tilehurst, Reading – easily commutable from Pangbourne, Thatcham, Newbury, Wallingford, Basingstoke, Wokingham, Bracknell, Henley-on-Thames, Maidenhead, and surrounding areas.

Our standard benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme – allowing you to purchase an additional two weeks of annual leave
• RCVS, VDS and subscription fees paid
• Generously encouraged and fully funded CPD – abundant opportunities within the business aided by internal and external development courses and programmes
• Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme – automatic enrolment and completely hassle free
• Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions across CVS and 300 trained CVS colleagues in this role
• Colleague discount on pet products and treatments including free consults, cost price drugs and a discount to our online pharmacy, Animed
• Access to the company share-save scheme

Interested? Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Jim in the recruitment team at [e-mail]

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.