Veterinary Surgeon

Reading Full-Time 50000 - 70000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

A well-established and growing small animal practice is seeking a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly, progressive team. This is an ideal opportunity for a Vet who thrives in a busy first-opinion environment and is looking for excellent support, clinical freedom, and genuine scope for development.

Salary: £50,000 – £70,000

Location: Near Crawley, West Sussex

The Role:

Full-time (4 days/week) preferred, part-time considered.
Typical week: 3 days consulting, 1 surgical day. 1 in 4 weekends, built into a 40-hour week.
No OOH – outsourced to a local provider.
15–30-minute consults; average 25 per full day.
Mixture of routine and occasional complex procedures.

Candidate Requirements:

Ideally 2–3+ years of experience.
Confident managing a high caseload independently.
Strong GP Vet skills with an interest in consults and surgery.
A team player with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.
Open to future progression – including certificates and partnership opportunities.

Practice Overview:

11 Vets, including Certificate holders in Imaging, Medicine, and Surgery.
7 RVNs, 3 SVNs – exceptional nursing support.
4 consult rooms, 1 theatre, digital and dental x-ray.
Recently expanded, with further plans for a dedicated dental suite.
Loyal and affluent client base, known for being open to full workups.
Consult blocks of 15–30 minutes.
Busy, varied caseload across medicine and surgery.

Culture and Development:

Supportive and approachable leadership team.
Focus on team well-being with regular check-ins and open-door communication.
Case discussions and clinical learning encouraged.
Occasional social events and Christmas party.

Benefits:

Salary: £50,000 – £70,000.
Generous CPD allowance.
Full certificate funding and buy-out support available.
Genuine partnership potential for the right candidate.
On-site staff parking.
Work/life balance with no OOH.

For further details on this exceptional role, please click the Apply Now button. If you can specify the best time to talk, please do; we will get in touch when it suits you best. You will then be contacted by one of our specialist consultants, who will provide you with further details about the role.