Associate Veterinarian Job, Reading

Reading

Up to £65,000 and above, DOE

Permanent

Reading

Up to £65,000 and above, DOE

Permanent

Reading

Up to £65,000 and above, DOE

Permanent

Small Animal Vet Surgeon Job, Reading, Berkshire, England

Small Animal Vet Surgeon Job, Reading, Berkshire, England

Job Description: Our client is seeking an experienced Small Animal Vet Surgeon to join a modern first-opinion practice, with full-time and part-time options available. This role would suit a confident vet with strong medical knowledge, good surgical capability, and a genuine interest in delivering thorough patient care.

The position involves a varied mix of primary care, inpatient care, medical workups, routine surgery, and emergency surgical cases. With no out-of-hours requirement, flexible rota options, and a supportive clinical setting, this is a strong opportunity for a vet looking for balance, autonomy, and continued development.

Qualifications Needed:

  • RCVS registration or eligibility to register as a Veterinary Surgeon in the UK
  • Ideally 2+ years of small animal clinical experience
  • Confident with medical workups, inpatient care, and routine surgical cases
  • Emergency surgery experience would be beneficial
  • Strong communication skills with a client-focused and caring approach

Package:

  • Full-time and part-time applicants welcome
  • Flexible working pattern considered to suit the right candidate
  • Full-time rota available across 4 or 5 days
  • 1 in 5 Saturday rota
  • No out-of-hours duties required
  • Modern first-opinion setting with a varied small animal caseload
  • RCVS and VDS fees paid in full
  • Generous CPD allowance with funded postgraduate study options
  • Clinical case support and mentoring available
  • Staff pet care discounts across services, food, and medications
Posted
29/06/2026
Reference
JB-32142
Location
Reading,
Experience
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