Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal in Reading

Salary up to £85,000 Plus Relocation allowance up to £5000 and Welcome Bonus up to £5,000

• 6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We're committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

At inspiring vet care, we're committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

As Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you will be the most senior veterinary clinician within the practice, responsible for leading clinical standards, governance, and the delivery of outstanding patient and client care.

You'll provide clinical leadership to the veterinary team, oversee complex cases, and act as the primary source of clinical guidance and decision-making within the practice. Working closely with the senior practice leadership team, you'll support the strategic direction of the practice and drive continuous improvement in clinical quality, outcomes, and ways of working.

In this role, you will:

*Lead and maintain high standards of clinical care and decision-making.

*Provide clinical guidance, support and mentorship to the veterinary team.

*Support colleagues with their development, training and wellbeing.

*Help improve clinical processes, workflow and the client experience.

*Encourage a positive culture of teamwork, learning and open communication.

*Lead by example in patient care, professionalism and client service.

*Support team appraisals, goal setting and staff development alongside the Practice Manager.

*Work with the Practice Manager to develop the practice and identify ways to improve services.

Shift patterns varying from 08.00-19.30, and one Saturday a month 08.30-12.30 on a rotating basis.

The practice is well-equipped

*Three spacious consulting rooms

*Dedicated theatre

*Digital X-ray

*Brand-new ultrasound

*Dental X-ray facilities currently being introduced as part of our continued investment in the practice.