Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Berkshire


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£60,000 - £70,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	BERKSHIRE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	9 Sept 2026

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Summary

Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Bracknell, Berkshire

Up to £70,000 per year (DOE)

Full-time (4 days per week + weekends)

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic

Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join and lead a growing veterinary practice in

Bracknell, Berkshire. This role is ideal for a confident vet looking to take the next step into

clinical leadership within a supportive and well-connected environment.

The practice is situated in a leafy suburb with excellent transport links via the

M3 and M4, offering easy access to

Reading and London. The site benefits from modern facilities including three consult rooms, dental x-ray, and separate cat and dog wards. A range of shops and a leisure centre are also conveniently located nearby.

The successful candidate will also have access to a nearby

24-hour referral centre and a network of sister practices specialising in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, dermatology, internal medicine, ultrasonography, dentistry, exotics, and ophthalmology.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Veterinary Surgeon will play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding clinical care while driving team performance and commercial success. Responsibilities include:

• Providing exceptional

veterinary care during consultations and surgical procedures

• Delivering outstanding

client care with clear communication and updates

• Leading and mentoring the clinical team to support development and performance

• Ensuring compliance with

RCVS standards and clinical governance

• Working closely with the Practice Manager to optimise

practice performance and profitability

• Preparing accurate treatment estimates and managing financial processes

• Supporting clinical handovers and coordinating patient transfers when required

• Promoting a progressive and positive clinical culture

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will be an experienced

Veterinary Surgeon with proven leadership capability and a passion for high-quality care.

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Strong

clinical leadership and mentoring experience

• Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient and client care

• Commercial awareness within a veterinary practice environment

• Experience building and maintaining high-performing teams

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Ability to influence, coach, and motivate colleagues

• Interest or experience in

ophthalmology (desirable but not essential)

Salary & Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary of up to

£70,000 per annum, along with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Private Medical Insurance from day one

• Health cash plan (including dental, physio & optical) + 24/7 Private GP access

• Life Assurance (3x salary)

• 24-hour counselling support service

• Quarterly Lead Vet Bonus Scheme (up to 20% of salary)

• 5 weeks’ annual leave + Bank Holidays (rising to 6 weeks)

• Additional paid “Day for You” leave

• £1,500 CPD allowance + 3 days paid CPD leave

• Internal CPD and clinical communities

• Funded certificate opportunities

• Paid RCVS, VDS and BVA memberships

• Sabbatical opportunities

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Staff discounts

• Visa sponsorship (Tier 2) and relocation support available

Working Pattern

This is a

full-time position working 4 days per week with a fair share of weekends. Flexible working patterns can be considered to support work-life balance.

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This is a fantastic opportunity for a

Lead Veterinary Surgeon in Berkshire to join a progressive practice offering excellent facilities, strong clinical support, and genuine career development.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact

Megan on 01904 570056 or email

m.pinder@purovets.com

You can also WhatsApp us at

WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.

To view all our vacancies, please visit

https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-57920

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