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Exciting Opportunity for a Small Animal Vet to join a growing practice

  • Location

    Newbury

  • Sector:

    Veterinary Surgeon

  • Job type:

    Permanent Full-Time

  • Salary:

    Salary range of up to £80,000 p/a, commensurate with experience and hours

  • Contact:

    Holly Walsh

  • Contact email:

    info@recruit4vets.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01423 701321

  • Job ref:

    JN-062025-32428

  • Published:

    4 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-07-11

​An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Veterinary Surgeon with at least four years of experience to join a growing and innovative veterinary practice in Newbury, Berkshire. The practice is seeking a dedicated professional to assist with the increasing caseload at their modern surgery, which opened last year.

The Job Details:

  • This is a Leadership Role with significant Sole Charge being required; as such, they are looking for a Vet with at least 4 years of in-practice UK experience.

  • Full-time role with a 4-day week and alternate Saturday mornings. Part-time hours are also available

  • The practice values work-life balance, offering a flexible rota with no on-call duties, and no working on Sundays or bank holidays.

  • The role offers a shared rota with the owner, a part-time vet, and medical plus surgical peripatetic teams. There is also extensive support from the on-site nurses.

  • The practice is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon who is passionate about delivering top-quality care to their clients and patients. If you are a committed professional looking to join an innovative and supportive practice, please apply today.

The Support:

  • The practice is committed to the continuous professional development of its staff, offering regular in-house training and support for external courses.

  • The practice also provides a wide range of services, including medical treatments, surgical procedures, and care for exotic animals.

  • It is equipped with advanced facilities such as a CT scanner, a hydrotherapy unit, and laparoscopy equipment.

The Package:

  • Salary range of up to £80,000 p/a, commensurate with experience and hours

  • Up to six weeks' leave in addition to regular days off

  • Loyalty bonus scheme

  • Staff recruitment reward scheme

  • Generous CPD budget

  • RCVS and VDS fees paid

  • Staff animals are treated at cost

More About The Practice:

  • The practice is part of a larger, independent veterinary group that has been redefining the veterinary sector for the past fifteen years. Despite its size, the group has maintained the personal touch of a family-owned business, with a focus on investing in its staff and facilities rather than profit. The practice prides itself on its team-oriented approach, with the successful candidate joining a group of twenty surgeons and seventy staff across the group.

  • The Newbury surgery is fully equipped with digital radiography, ultrasonography, and an Idexx in-house integrated laboratory. There are also dedicated surgical facilities for both in-house use and visiting ophthalmology, soft tissue, and orthopaedic surgeons. The practice is situated in a vibrant market town, surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in the south of England

Reference No: JN-062025-32428