Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Independent – Berkshire

Salary: £45,000 – £70,000 DOE | 4 or 4.5-day week | Full-time, Permanent

✨ An established independent veterinary practice based in Berkshire is looking to recruit an experienced small animal vet to join their friendly, five-vet team.

GVC is working with a well-respected independent group seeking a confident and compassionate Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys a true mix of consulting and surgery. With flexible rotas, excellent facilities and strong support for professional development, this is an outstanding opportunity for a vet looking to progress within an independent setting.
 

The Practice

This practice is an RCVS-accredited Small Animal General Practice which is also partnered with a local college for veterinary nurse training and offers excellent facilities including:

In-house laboratories with Idexx analysers

Digital radiography

New ultrasound machines and endoscopy

ECG and blood pressure monitoring

Microscopy and urine analysis

EZVet Pro system

Dedicated nurse consults and cat-only appointments
 

You’ll be joining a supportive clinical team of 5 vets, 3 RVNs, 3 SVNs and 2 PCAs, alongside experienced non-clinical staff. This role has been created due to continued practice growth and to allow additional support for developing vets.
 

The Role

A varied, stimulating small animal position working across branches, with responsibilities including:

Delivering high-quality care across consultations and surgery

Working up medical and surgical cases

Performing routine and more complex procedures

Supporting and mentoring junior vets

Occasional sole charge at branch level (with support always available)

Developing clinical interests and certificates

Potential opportunity to lead and develop one of the branch surgeries
 

Hours & Salary

Full-time, permanent position

Flexible 4 or 4.5-day week

Shared Saturday morning rota

No overnight OOH (covered by Vets Now)

Salary: £45,000–£70,000 DOE
 

Benefits

Generous CPD allowance with certificate support

RCVS, BSAVA and professional memberships paid

Private health insurance

Flexible rota and supportive leadership team

Independent, progressive practice

Opportunity for branch leadership progression
 

About You

The ideal candidate will:

Be an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with 3+ years UK exp

Comfortable with a mix of consulting and operating

Happy with occasional sole charge

Enjoy mentoring junior colleagues

Keen to pursue a certificate or develop a special interest

Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
 

Interested?

If you’re a vet looking for a flexible, independent role in Berkshire within a growing, well-equipped practice, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch today to find out more:
📞 01392 793 199
📩 Emma.Pring@gvcvets.com