Veterinary Surgeon

Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (DOE)
Location: Moor Cottage Veterinary Practice, Berkshire
Job Type: Permanent – Full-time and Part-time applicants welcomed
Hours: Full-time role is 40 hours per week over 4 days, 1:6 Saturdays, no OOH

Looking for a practice where you can thrive clinically and enjoy a great work–life balance?

Want to be part of a progressive, supportive team that genuinely values collaboration and development?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, forward-thinking team at Moor Cottage Veterinary Practice.

Why Join Us?

• Join a close-knit, supportive team of 6 Vets, 8 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 2 PCAs, and an exceptional client care team
• Silver Cat Friendly Accredited, with a dedicated Cat Clinic for consultations and procedures
• Work alongside colleagues with diverse interests including internal medicine, surgery, fear-free practice, and feline medicine
• Benefit from in-house expertise, including an Advanced Practitioner in Feline Medicine and vets currently studying towards certificates
• Highly collaborative environment with daily rounds, regular in-house training, and weekly team meetings
• Visiting orthopaedic and dermatology specialists, allowing more cases to be managed in-house
• Excellent location with easy access to London, Windsor, Heathrow Airport, and under 2 hours to the south coast
• Encouragement and support to pursue certificates and further qualifications, both financially and clinically
• As part of Linnaeus, enjoy strong links with referral hospitals while maintaining genuine clinical freedom

Who We Are

Moor Cottage Veterinary Practice has proudly served the local community for over 50 years, delivering high-quality veterinary care for small animals.

We are RCVS accredited and well equipped with modern facilities, including:

• A separate cat-only building
• Laparoscopy and endoscopy
• Dental suite with radiography
• Digital X-ray imaging

Alongside cats, dogs, and rabbits, we also care for a wide range of small mammals and exotics, including guinea pigs, hamsters, chinchillas, tortoises, and birds.

We are proud to support local charities through special rates and actively engage with our community, including regular visits to schools and nurseries to inspire future veterinary professionals.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a team-oriented Veterinary Surgeon with excellent communication skills and high clinical standards.

• Proficiency in abdominal ultrasound is essential due to the medical caseload
• Cardiac ultrasound experience is desirable
• Enjoy a varied role combining consults and surgery
• Comfortable working sole charge during some evenings and Saturdays
• Confident making independent clinical decisions

If you have a growth mindset, value teamwork, and are keen to progress your career in a supportive, progressive practice — this could be the perfect role for you.

What We Offer

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave

• Relocation support available

• RCVS and VDS fees paid

• Employer contribution pension

• Life assurance

• E-car salary sacrifice scheme

• Enhanced equal family leave

• Extensive internal and fully funded external CPD

About Us

Moor Cottage is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.   

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.  

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose. 

All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Moor Cottage, Linnaeus or the role please contact Lissa Semerdak, Talent Acquisition Partner, at lissa.semerdak@linnaeusgroup.co.uk 

#LI-LS1 #LI-Onsite

Salary Value:£60,000 per annum;
Salary Description: Salary up to and depending on experience;