Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid in full

CPD allowance and funded postgraduate 

Up to 33 days holiday

Relocation package and visa fees

Health cash plan

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Group UK is seeking an Experienced OOH Veterinary Surgeon for Sole Charge at MiNightVet Wokingham. The role centers on emergency and critical care with full clinical autonomy and a strong nursing team support.

You will manage a varied caseload, from rapid triage and stabilisation to diagnostics, medical management and emergency surgery, making decisive decisions when every minute counts. A CT unit and advanced diagnostics are available onsite.

Qualifications

• Proven sole-charge confidence, able to prioritise a changing emergency caseload and own the night shift.
• Comprehensive emergency surgical confidence across urgent soft-tissue procedures.
• Advanced ECC capability for triage, stabilisation and ongoing management of seriously unwell patients.
• Calm clinical leadership, clear communication, and high standards during demanding or rapidly changing situations.
• Compassionate client communication explaining options, risks and prognosis.
• Registered with RCVS and experienced in small animal practice; know when specialist input is needed.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a varied emergency caseload from triage to surgery.
• Perform urgent soft-tissue procedures including exploratory laparotomy and caesarean sections as needed.
• Lead the overnight team and maintain high clinical standards in fast-paced situations.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and support teams to optimise patient care.

Skills

Sole-charge confidence

Emergency surgical confidence

ECC capability

Clinical leadership

Client communication

RCVS registration

Tools

CT unit

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

Onsite laboratory

Job description

MNV WKGHM0072

Experienced OOH Veterinary Surgeon – Sole Charge

Rota pattern: Ideally 7 on 14 off, open to discussing options however to support your needed

Salary: £70,000 full time equivalent

Ready to take the clinical lead when every decision counts?

We are looking for a highly experienced small animal vet who thrives in emergency and critical care and is fully confident working sole charge.

You will take ownership of a varied caseload—from rapid triage and stabilisation through diagnostics, complex medical management and emergency surgery—making decisive clinical judgements when every minute matters.

This is an opportunity to use your experience with genuine clinical autonomy, supported by an accomplished nursing team and a well-equipped hospital.

Our 7-nights-on, 14-nights-off rota gives you extended time to rest, reset and enjoy life outside work while continuing to practice emergency and critical care at a high level.

Life at CVS 24/7 Wokingham

MiNightVet Wokingham is a dedicated small animal emergency service with a passionate team of vets, nurses, PCAs and reception colleagues.

You will have advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment at your fingertips, including a permanent CT unit installed in 2024, digital X-ray, ultrasound, an onsite laboratory, monitored hospitalisation, isolation facilities and two sterile operating theatres—everything you need to investigate quickly and intervene decisively.

Our friendly, collaborative team is committed to outstanding patient care and will help you make the most of the hospital's capabilities.

As a nurse training practice, we also benefit from a motivated nursing team that understands the pace, precision and teamwork required overnight.

About You

• Proven sole-charge confidence: you can prioritise a changing emergency caseload, make sound decisions independently and take clear clinical ownership throughout the night.
• Comprehensive emergency surgical confidence: you can independently perform a broad range of urgent soft-tissue procedures, including exploratory laparotomy, enterotomy or enterectomy for gastrointestinal foreign bodies, GDV stabilisation and surgery, caesarean section, and management of traumatic wounds and haemorrhage.
• Advanced ECC capability: you are assured in triage, stabilisation and ongoing management of seriously unwell patients, can interpret diagnostic findings promptly and adapt treatment plans as cases evolve.
• Calm clinical leadership: you communicate clearly, direct the overnight team effectively and maintain high standards during demanding or rapidly changing situations.
• Compassionate client communication: you can explain options, risk and prognosis sensitively and clearly, helping owners make informed decisions in stressful circumstances.
• Professionally assured: you hold current RCVS registration, bring substantial small animal practice experience and recognise when specialist input or referral is in the patient's best interests

The 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
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable)
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, 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 Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, including Health Shield support for physical and mental health.