Veterinary Surgeon - A real focus on flexible working

British Veterinary Association; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Tilehurst is seeking an experienced veterinarian to join their team. The role offers a varied caseload with opportunities for specialization in ophthalmology and other areas. The position includes benefits such as a competitive salary, career progression opportunities, and a supportive team environment in an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Salary up to £60,000 FTE

Pension and healthcare

Paid memberships

Relocation packages

Lifestyle and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified vet with experience in surgery and internal medicine.
• Ability to perform routine and advanced surgical procedures.
• Excellent record-keeping and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care across a varied caseload.
• Assist with and perform routine and advanced surgical procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

High-quality animal care

Surgical procedures

Internal medicine

Diagnostics

Ultrasound

Radiography

Dental procedures

Ophthalmology support

Education

Veterinary degree

Tools

Dental x-ray

Ultrasound machine

Surgical theatre equipment

Job description

Overview

Full time hours. Flexible working. Varied caseload. Up to £60,000.

If you're an experienced vet who has ambition to develop further and would like a unique career path built specifically for you, then we have the role for you here at Tilehurst Vets for Pets.

We have a friendly and inclusive team made up of an experienced front of house team, two fully qualified RVNs, two student nurses and one newly appointed Veterinary Care Assistant. We also have a newly appointed Clinical Nurse Practice Manager and Clinical Director with 20 years of clinical experience (advanced practitioner in emergency and critical care, with additional post-graduate certificate in feline medicine, currently undergoing a post-graduate training in ophthalmology).

Our busy practice carries out a varied caseload typically with cats, dogs and small furry animals, including rabbits, ferrets and guinea pigs. We cover all aspects of internal medicine & surgery, including routine surgeries (neutering and castrations) as well as more advanced procedures such as splenectomies, GDVs, anal gland removals, foreign object removals, colonic surgeries, caesarean sections, cystotomies and nephrectomies. We also perform full abdominal and chest ultrasounds, basic echocardiography, and full dental work with advanced dental radiographs. We have an increased number of in-house ophthalmology cases.

We’re looking to expand our ophthalmology service as soon as we have purchased additional equipment such as a slit lamp and tonopen, but we already have standard equipment in practice including dental x-ray, regular x-ray, ultrasound machine, fully equipped surgical theatre with multiparameter monitoring, infusion pumps and syringe drivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care across a varied caseload, including cats, dogs and small mammals.
• Assist with and perform routine and advanced surgical procedures as appropriate.
• Contribute to internal medicine, diagnostics, imaging (ultrasound, radiography) and dental procedures.
• Support and collaborate with the ophthalmology service as equipment becomes available.
• Maintain accurate patient records and participate in on-call or after-hours work as required by the practice schedule.

Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000 FTE.
• Benefits you’d expect from a major employer (pension, healthcare, paid memberships, etc.).
• Career progression opportunities and exclusive lifestyle and shopping discounts (up to 30% off at Pets at Home).
• Relocation packages from within or outside the UK, including visa sponsorship if needed (A+ rated sponsor).
• Potential flexible hours; currently not operating over weekends with future Saturday openings being considered.

Location

Tilehurst Vets for Pets is located west of Reading town centre, close to the River Thames and South Oxfordshire Area of Outstanding Beauty. Based on a retail park with nearby amenities and easy rail access to London (Reading to Paddington in under 30 minutes).

How to apply

To find out more please contact Jack at [e-mail] or apply below. Location: RG30 1PR

"We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!"