An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established small animal practice in the Bracknell area of Berkshire as Lead Veterinary Surgeon. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a friendly, close-knit team while maintaining a varied clinical caseload and helping shape the future direction of a growing practice. Offering a salary of up to £80,000 DOE, excellent clinical support, modern facilities and genuine career progression, this role is ideal for an ambitious Veterinary Surgeon looking to step into a leadership position.

Key Highlights

• Salary up to £80,000 DOE.
• Full-time permanent Lead Veterinary Surgeon position.
• Four-day working week.
• 1 in 6 weekend rota at a nearby 24-hour hospital.
• Participation in the on-call rota.
• Leadership role with an established and supportive clinical team.
• Strong surgical, ophthalmology and dentistry caseload.
• Excellent CPD and funded certificate opportunities.
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one.

The Practice

This long-established first opinion small animal practice has built an excellent reputation within the local community for delivering high-quality veterinary care and exceptional client service. You’ll be joining a supportive and experienced team that places patient care, teamwork and clinical excellence at the heart of everything they do.

The practice benefits from strong in-house clinical interests including surgery, ophthalmology and dentistry, while also having access to advanced referral facilities and specialist support through a nearby 24-hour hospital. This collaborative approach provides excellent continuity of care and outstanding opportunities for professional development.

Facilities & Equipment

• Modern consulting rooms.
• Dedicated operating theatre.
• Digital diagnostic imaging.
• In-house laboratory.
• Advanced dental equipment.
• Modern anaesthetic and patient monitoring equipment.
• Access to advanced referral services and 24-hour hospital facilities.

The Location

Located in the Bracknell area of Berkshire, the practice enjoys excellent transport links across Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire, with easy access to Reading, Wokingham, Ascot and London. The surrounding area offers an excellent balance of green open spaces, woodland, local amenities and commuter connections, making it an attractive place to live and work.

The Role

This is a full-time permanent position working 40 hours across four days per week.

As Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll provide clinical leadership while continuing to enjoy a varied first opinion caseload across both medicine and surgery. You’ll support and mentor veterinary colleagues, encourage clinical development, promote best practice and help maintain the highest standards of patient care and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with the wider leadership team, you’ll also contribute to the continued growth and commercial success of the practice while helping to foster a positive and collaborative working culture.

The role includes 1 in 6 weekends at a nearby 24-hour hospital, together with participation in the on-call rota, providing exposure to a wider variety of emergency and advanced clinical cases.

The Candidate

You will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with excellent clinical and communication skills and previous experience working within a first opinion small animal practice.

This role would suit either an experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon or an ambitious Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step into a leadership role. You’ll enjoy mentoring colleagues, driving clinical standards and delivering exceptional patient and client care.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £80,000 DOE.
• Full-time permanent leadership position.
• Four-day working week.
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 paid CPD days annually.
• Funded certificate opportunities and structured career progression.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Health Cash Plan from day one.
• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid.
• Visa sponsorship and relocation support available where applicable.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Additional paid ‘Day for You’ leave.
• Life Assurance (3x salary).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Employee discounts on veterinary services and products.
• Sabbatical opportunities based on length of service.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive veterinary practice where leadership, clinical excellence and professional development are genuinely encouraged. Whether you’re an experienced clinical leader or ready to take the next step into practice leadership, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact while continuing to develop your own career.