Veterinary Surgeon | Newbury, Berkshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a modern, independent small animal practice in the Newbury area of Berkshire. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a growing, forward-thinking veterinary team within a recently established practice, offering modern facilities, an excellent work-life balance and genuine opportunities for professional development.

With a salary of up to £80,000, a four-day working week, no out-of-hours commitments and the support of an experienced independent veterinary group, this role would suit a Veterinary Surgeon looking to combine clinical autonomy with the reassurance of a collaborative and highly supportive wider team.

Key Highlights

• Salary of £50,000 to £80,000 depending on experience and hours worked.
• Full or part-time applications considered.
• Full-time rota of 4 days per week.
• Every third Saturday morning.
• No Sundays.
• No Bank Holiday working.
• No out-of-hours or on-call commitments.
• Modern purpose-built practice opened recently.
• Sole charge opportunities with excellent clinical support.
• Visiting referral clinicians across multiple disciplines.
• Excellent CPD and career development opportunities.
• Independent veterinary group with an excellent reputation.

The Practice

This modern first opinion small animal practice forms part of a well-established independent veterinary group that has been delivering high-quality veterinary care for over fifteen years. Remaining proudly family owned throughout its continued growth, the group has built an excellent reputation for investing in its people, facilities and equipment while maintaining a genuinely supportive working environment.

Having opened recently, the practice offers a fantastic opportunity to join a growing surgery with an expanding client base, allowing you to play an important role in its continued development while helping build long-term relationships with clients and their pets.

You'll be working alongside an experienced and supportive team, including the practice owner, an additional Veterinary Surgeon, experienced Registered Veterinary Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary veterinary group. Although elements of the rota currently involve sole charge, there is always support available from more than twenty Veterinary Surgeons and over seventy colleagues across the wider group, together with regular input from visiting medical and surgical clinicians.

Dedicated referral support from visiting ophthalmology, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeons further enhances the clinical offering while providing excellent opportunities to develop your own knowledge and skills.

Facilities Include

• Modern purpose-built veterinary practice.
• Digital radiography.
• Ultrasonography.
• IDEXX integrated in-house laboratory.
• Dedicated operating theatre.
• Modern consulting rooms.
• Purpose-built inpatient facilities.
• Visiting ophthalmology specialists.
• Visiting soft tissue surgeons.
• Visiting orthopaedic surgeons.

The Location

Located in the historic market town of Newbury in Berkshire, the practice enjoys an excellent location surrounded by beautiful countryside while remaining exceptionally well connected. The town is renowned for Newbury Racecourse, attractive independent shops, cafés and restaurants, together with excellent transport links to Reading, Oxford, Basingstoke and London.

The surrounding North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty provides outstanding opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits, making this an excellent location for achieving a healthy work-life balance.

The Role

Applications are welcomed from Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons with a minimum of two years' UK practice experience.

Both full and part-time opportunities are available. The full-time rota consists of a four-day working week together with participation in an every third Saturday morning rota. There are no Sunday, Bank Holiday or out-of-hours commitments, providing an excellent balance between professional and personal life.

Initially, the role includes shared sole charge responsibilities while continuing to build the growing caseload. You'll work closely alongside the practice owner, an additional Veterinary Surgeon, experienced nursing colleagues and visiting referral clinicians, while also benefiting from the ongoing support of the wider veterinary group.

The varied first opinion caseload includes consultations, diagnostics, surgery, preventative healthcare and case work-ups, allowing you to fully utilise and continue developing your clinical skills within a supportive environment.

Professional development is actively encouraged, with generous CPD funding and ongoing support available for Veterinary Surgeons wishing to pursue individual clinical interests or further qualifications.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with at least two years' UK practice experience, strong communication skills and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care.

You'll be confident with routine consultations and surgery, comfortable with periods of sole charge and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a supportive veterinary team. This role would particularly suit someone looking to become part of a growing independent practice where clinical freedom, teamwork and high standards of patient care are genuinely valued.

Benefits

• Salary of £50,000 to £80,000 depending on experience and hours worked.
• Full or part-time opportunities available.
• Four-day working week (full-time).
• Every third Saturday morning.
• No Sundays.
• No Bank Holiday working.
• No out-of-hours or on-call commitments.
• Up to six weeks annual leave.
• Generous CPD allowance and support.
• RCVS and VDS memberships paid.
• Loyalty bonus scheme.
• Staff recruitment reward scheme.
• Staff pets treated at cost.
• 25–35% colleague discount across selected pet care products.
• Modern, well-equipped practice.
• Visiting referral specialists.
• Excellent opportunities for long-term career progression within a growing independent veterinary group.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a progressive independent practice where clinical excellence, teamwork and colleague wellbeing are genuinely prioritised. Whether you're looking for greater clinical autonomy, the opportunity to help grow an expanding practice or simply a better work-life balance within a supportive and modern environment, this position offers an excellent next step in your veterinary career.

Interested?

CLICK APPLY NOW to submit your application.

If you have any questions before applying, or you're exploring other permanent or locum veterinary opportunities, contact the Vet Seekers team for a confidential discussion.

Please quote Job Reference: 26-00451

T: 0333 014 7374
E: hello@vetseekers.co.uk
W: www.vetseekers.co.uk
WhatsApp: 07542 919595

Your Privacy Matters – Your application and all conversations are treated in the strictest confidence. We will never share your CV or personal details with an employer without your permission.

Why Choose Vet Seekers?

Founded in 2016, Vet Seekers is a multi-award-winning specialist veterinary recruitment agency, connecting Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses and veterinary professionals with permanent and locum opportunities across the UK and internationally.

• Veterinary Recruitment Specialists
• Permanent & Locum Opportunities
• UK & International Veterinary Recruitment
• Confidential & Ethical Recruitment
• Supporting Veterinary Professionals Since 2016
• GDPR Compliant & ICO Registered
• Equal Opportunities Recruiter

Some opportunities may be subject to professional registration, licensing, visa or right-to-work requirements in the country of employment.