Part-Time Veterinary Surgeon – Reading

Salary: Up to £60,000 FTE (DOE) + Excellent Benefits
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) – Part-Time Considered
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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Staff pet care discounts.

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.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email m.pinder@purovets.com

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Ref no: JOB-60014