Veterinary Surgeon – Tilehurst Vets for Pets, Reading(UK visa sponsorship available)

Job Description

About the Role

If you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon. And you are looking for the next step in your career. Well, at Tilehurst Vets for Pets, we have this unique opportunity. It lets you develop your professional skills in a role that is tailored right to your goals. You might be keen to specialize further. Or maybe expand your general practice expertise. Either way, we will support you with a personalized career pathway. And exceptional mentorship, you know.

About the Practice

Our friendly and inclusive team includes two fully qualified RVNs. There are also two student nurses. And a Veterinary Care Assistant. We have a dedicated front-of-house team. Plus a newly appointed Clinical Nurse Practice Manager.

The Clinical Director has 20 years of experience. He holds advanced practitioner status in Emergency and Critical Care. There is a postgraduate certificate in Feline Medicine too. And current training in Ophthalmology.

We handle a varied small animal caseload. It is predominantly cats, dogs, and small furries like rabbits, ferrets, and guinea pigs. We cover all aspects of internal medicine and surgery.

Typical procedures include routine neutering and castrations. We do advanced surgeries too. Things like splenectomies, GDVs, foreign body removals, cystotomies, nephrectomies. And caesarean sections.

We offer full abdominal and thoracic ultrasonography. Basic echocardiography as well. Full dental procedures with advanced dental radiography. Our ophthalmology caseload is growing. And we have plans to expand that service further.

Our equipment includes dental and standard X-ray. Ultrasound too. A fully equipped surgical theatre with multiparameter monitoring. Infusion pumps and syringe drivers. We plan to add a slit lamp and tonopen for ophthalmology services.

What We Offer

Salary up to sixty thousand pounds, full time equivalent. Benefits include pension. Private healthcare. Paid professional memberships like RCVS, VDS, and so on.

Career progression with clear development pathways. And clinical growth opportunities. Relocation and visa support packages available. For candidates within or outside the UK. We are an A plus rated sponsor.

Employee discounts up to thirty percent off at Pets at Home. Flexible working, full-time preferred. But we consider flexible arrangements. Hours are currently Monday through Friday only. Saturday opening planned in the future.

About the Location

Tilehurst Vets for Pets is conveniently located west of Reading town centre. Near the River Thames. And the beautiful South Oxfordshire countryside. The practice is in a retail park. Easy access to shops and restaurants. Including KFC, McDonalds, B and M, Halfords, Pure Gym. And Waitrose.

With fast train links from Reading Central. London Paddington is just thirty minutes away. It offers convenience. And an excellent work-life balance.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Vets for Pets, we believe diversity drives better care and innovation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Where everyone can thrive. Even if your experience does not perfectly match every requirement. We encourage you to apply. Your values and potential matter most.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to Jack at covet at vets4pets.com. Or apply via the application link below.