Veterinary Surgeon (FTC) - Reading

Purosearch Ltd.; Reading; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous CPD allowance

BSAVA library access

Postgraduate qualifications funded

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, modern small animal practice in Reading. With a supportive team, varied caseload and excellent opportunities for professional development, this role offers the chance to deliver high-quality veterinary care while continuing to develop clinical skills.

Working alongside a collaborative team of vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists, the successful candidate will manage a varied medical and surgical

Qualifications

• 2–3 years post-qualification experience.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid in full.
• Generous CPD allowance and access to BSAVA library and 450+ courses.
• Fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP and PgCert).
• Clinical mentoring and case support from specialists and regional leads.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied medical and surgical caseload.
• Perform diagnostic investigations.
• Build strong relationships with clients.
• Provide clinical mentoring and participate in continued education.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Decision making

Team collaboration

Education

RCVS registered Veterinarian

Tools

BSAVA library

Job description

Salary: Up to £60,000 FTE (DOE) + Excellent Benefits

Practice Type: First Opinion Small Animal

Rota: Ideally Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Hours: 8:30am–7:00pm, with flexibility available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, modern small animal practice in Reading. With a supportive team, varied caseload and excellent opportunities for professional development, this role offers the chance to deliver high-quality veterinary care while continuing to develop clinical skills.

The Role

Working alongside a collaborative team of vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists, the successful candidate will manage a varied medical and surgical caseload, perform diagnostic investigations and build strong relationships with clients.

The practice encourages clinical autonomy, knowledge-sharing and ongoing development, with support available for vets pursuing further qualifications and special interests.

About the Candidate

The ideal Veterinary Surgeon will have:

• Around 2–3 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Confidence managing medical and surgical cases independently.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for continued learning.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid in full.
• Generous CPD allowance and access to the BSAVA library and 450+ courses.
• Fully funded postgraduate qualifications, including CertAVP and PgCert, with tuition, exams and study leave covered.
• Clinical mentoring and case support from specialists, Regional Clinical Leads and the Advanced Clinical Services Network.
• Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Wellbeing support and enhanced family leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a flexible, part-time fixed-term role in Reading, with strong clinical support and opportunities for career progression.