Veterinary Surgeon

Title: Veterinary Surgeon

Onsite: Active Vetcare
- Oakley Veterinary Centre

Location: Caversham, Reading

Contract:Permanent
- Open to Full Time or Part-time applicants

Practice Type: First opinion

Hours: 8:30am - 7:00pm (happy to discuss flexibility)

Competitive Salary: up to £65,000 (FTE) – depending on experience

Your journey starts here…

At CVS,we put ourcolleaguesfirst, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges,you'llalways have the resources and teamsalongsideyou.

We'llbe your biggest supporter –it'sin our nature.

With market-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues,you'llhave the tools to grow—whether you'rebuilding confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

AVC Vets is asmall animal practice with a passionate team ofvets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists. We are a modern practice with a wide range of facilities giving you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care.

We pride ourselves on our friendly and collaborative environment where everyone is supported in providing the best possible care to animals.

Alongside our facilities and specialist equipment, our friendly and experienced veterinary team provide the highest quality of veterinary care, surgery and treatment – along with regular check-ups and routine procedures. We are committed to your career advancement and offer support for pursuing certificates and exploring specialisations. Currently, our vets have completed or are studying certificates in fields such as Cardiology, Acupuncture, Small Animal Surgery, Emergency and Critical Care Medicine.

If you're interested in obtaining a certificate, we can provide a great case load and funding support.

Caversham is a desirable suburb just north of Reading, combining a village feel with excellent amenities, green spaces and access to the River Thames. It offers an attractive balance of countryside charm and town convenience, with Henley-on-Thames, Sonning and Pangbourne all within easy reach.

The area benefits from superb transport links, with Reading station providing fast direct services to London Paddington in around 25 minutes, as well as connections across the South East and beyond. Caversham also has easy access to the M4, making Oxford, London, Heathrow Airport and the wider Thames Valley easily accessible.

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team.

Working within a culture wherecliniciansare empowered to make the best decisions, where improvement is encouraged and where best practice is shared,you will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals
  ,you'recommitted to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
• Confident in your clinical skills
  ,you'llbe able totake the lead on surgical and medical cases andcarry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Keen to develop
  ,you'recommitted to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types
• A natural mentor and team player
  ,you'llenjoysupportingand inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive.
• Client care comes naturally to you,you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.
• As an experienced Veterinary Surgeon,you'llbring a strong level of clinical autonomy and be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

At CVS, we know that carefor ourpatientsstarts with dedicated…