Veterinary Surgeon

Full-time hours | Flexible working | Varied caseload | Up to £70,000 depending on experience

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to grow and shape a career path that’s tailored to you, this is a great opportunity to join Tilehurst Vets for Pets.

You’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive team supported by a skilled front-of-house function, two qualified RVNs, two student nurses, and a Veterinary Care Assistant. You’ll also work closely with a Clinical Nurse Practice Manager and an experienced Clinical Director with over 20 years in practice. Their expertise includes Advanced Practitioner status in Emergency and Critical Care, a postgraduate certificate in feline medicine, and ongoing postgraduate training in ophthalmology.

The practice handles a diverse caseload, seeing cats, dogs, and small furries such as rabbits, ferrets, and guinea pigs. Clinical work spans all areas of internal medicine and surgery—from routine procedures like neutering to more complex operations including splenectomies, GDVs, anal gland removals, foreign body surgeries, colonic procedures, caesarean sections, cystotomies, and nephrectomies. The team also performs abdominal and thoracic ultrasound, basic echocardiography, and comprehensive dental work supported by advanced radiography. Ophthalmology is a growing area, with an increasing number of successful cases managed in-house.

There are plans to expand ophthalmology services further, including investment in additional equipment such as a slit lamp and tonometer. The practice is already well-equipped with digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound, and a modern surgical theatre featuring multiparameter monitoring, infusion pumps, and syringe drivers.

The role offers a salary of up to £70,000 FTE, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare, and paid professional memberships. Additional perks include strong career progression opportunities and lifestyle discounts, such as up to 30% off at Pets at Home. Relocation support is available within the UK and internationally, including visa sponsorship (A+ rated sponsor).

While this is ideally a full-time position, flexible working arrangements can be considered. The practice is currently closed on weekends, with potential plans to introduce Saturday opening in the future.

Tilehurst Vets for Pets is located just west of Reading town centre, close to the River Thames and the South Oxfordshire countryside. Situated on a retail park, it benefits from a variety of nearby amenities and excellent transport links, with London Paddington reachable in under 30 minutes by train.

To learn more, contact Ryan at covet@vets4pets.com or apply below

Location: RG30 1PR

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!