Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a permanent opportunity (or fixed-term maternity cover if preferred) to join Active Vetcare’s Oakley practice in Caversham, a friendly and professional first opinion clinic. You’ll work alongside a collaborative team of vets, nurses, patient care assistants, and receptionists in a warm, supportive atmosphere where honesty and knowledge-sharing are central to how the practice operates.

The practice operates across two sites—Oakley and Sonning Common—and prioritises high clinical standards and continuing professional development. Working hours are flexible to suit you: full-time, part-time, or term-time options are available, reflecting the practice’s commitment to genuine work-life balance.

Based in Caversham, Reading, you’ll benefit from excellent commutability to Pangbourne, Thatcham, Newbury, Wallingford, Basingstoke, Wokingham, Bracknell, Henley-on-Thames, and surrounding areas across Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality first opinion small animal veterinary care
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team at Oakley and Sonning Common practices
• Contribute to a knowledge-sharing culture and support team development
• Pursue professional certifications with practice support (current team members have completed or are studying cardiology, acupuncture, soft tissue surgery, and emergency & critical medicine)
• Maintain transparent, professional relationships with clients and colleagues

Requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon (RCVS registered)
• Strong commitment to high clinical standards
• Collaborative approach and genuine interest in team development
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional learning

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £50,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (or equivalent), with option to buy/sell an additional 2 weeks
• RCVS, VDS, and professional subscription fees paid in full
• Generous CPD budget—fully funded internal and external development courses and programmes
• Extra day’s leave each year in your first 5 years
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Automatic enrolment pension scheme (hassle-free)
• Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions, plus 300+ trained CVS wellbeing colleagues
• Colleague discount on pet products and treatments including free consultations and online pharmacy discount (Animed)
• Save as you earn scheme

About the Practice

Active Vetcare Oakley is part of CVS Group, one of the UK’s leading veterinary businesses. The practice has earned a reputation for blending professionalism with genuine warmth—the team genuinely enjoys working together and takes pride in their high clinical standards. With a presence across two practices, they’re well-resourced to support your professional ambitions while maintaining the personal, friendly environment that makes the role rewarding.

CVS Group is committed to being an inclusive workplace where all colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated, and where everyone can deliver their best work.