Full-Time Vet - Slough

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon – Slough

This is a full-time opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon in a Small Animal Practice in Slough, Berkshire. The role offers a varied caseload with a mix of consultations and operations, alongside a supportive team in an independent practice environment. Candidates with strong medical interests and at least two years’ post-qualification experience should review the details below.

Key Details

- Location: Slough, Berkshire

- Role: Permanent Veterinary Surgeon

- Specialty: Small Animal Practice

- Working Pattern: 4 days per week

- Hours: 8:30 am to 7:00 pm

- Weekends: 1 in 3 Saturdays, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm

- Duties: Mix of consultations and surgeries

- Team: 2.5 Veterinary Surgeons, 4 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 VCA and 2 Receptionists

- Experience Required: Ideally 2 years’ post-qualification experience

- Salary: £38,000 to £60,000 p/a reflective of skills and experience

- Benefits: 5 weeks’ holiday plus 1 week CPD

Why You'll Love This Role

This position offers a balanced mix of consulting and surgical work within a growing independent practice. It is well suited to a Veterinary Surgeon who values a medical bias, team support, and a role with room to develop alongside an expanding clinical team.

About the Role

You will work across a varied caseload, with consultations and surgeries forming part of the day-to-day remit. The clinical day includes consults in the morning and afternoon, with surgeries scheduled within the working pattern.

The practice currently has 2.5 Veterinary Surgeons and may grow to 3, which suggests an expanding team environment. You will also be supported by Registered Veterinary Nurses, a VCA, and reception staff.

A medical bias is preferred for this role. The position is suitable for a qualified Veterinary Surgeon looking for a permanent Small Animal Practice opportunity.

About the Practice

This is an independently run practice managed by a couple. The team structure includes Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, a VCA and receptionists, supporting a busy day-to-day clinical service.

Working in Slough

Slough is well placed for Veterinary Surgeons who want access to a major commuter belt location in Berkshire. It offers practical links for those travelling from surrounding towns and from London, while remaining within reach of the wider South East. The area may suit candidates who want a location with straightforward transport connections and a working base in a busy part of the region.

Benefits

- 5 weeks’ holiday.

- 1 week CPD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of caseload can I expect?

You can expect a mix of consultations and operations in a Small Animal Practice. The role has a stated medical bias.

How many days will I work?

The role is for 4 days per week, with working hours of 8:30 am to 7:00 pm.

Will I be required to work weekends?

Yes. The weekend commitment is 1 in 3 Saturdays, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.

What experience is required?

The role is ideally suited to a Veterinary Surgeon with 2 years’ post-qualification experience or more.

What benefits are included?

The role includes 5 weeks’ holiday plus 1 week of CPD.

If this sounds like the right next step in your career, please apply or enquire for further information.

Job Reference No: JN-35880