Veterinary Surgeon – Berkshire

About the job Veterinary Surgeon – Berkshire

Structured days. Proper time off. A rota that actually makes sense.

This is a well-thought-out Veterinary Surgeon role for someone who wants clarity, balance, and predictability . Sensible start/finish times, a 4-day week, shared weekend cover, and built-in recovery time after duty weekends. No chaos. No guesswork.

The Role

You’ll be working in a first-opinion setting with a clear, fair rota and realistic expectations. Days are structured, cover is shared properly, and downtime is protected — especially after weekends.

This role suits a vet who values organisation, teamwork, and knowing where they stand .

Hours & Rota Breakdown (Clear and Transparent)

Start time:
8:30am standard
8:00am on operating days

Finish time:
Between 5:30pm – 6:30pm , depending on rota

On-call:
No overnight on-call
Once per week on-call until 9:00pm
Later start of 1:00pm on those days

Working week:
4 days per week
One full day off each week (if not on a weekend rota)

1 full weekend in 5 , shared across the team

Consults on Saturday & Sunday mornings

On-call until 5:00pm on duty weekends

Monday and Friday off the following week after a duty weekend
(Yes — proper recovery time is built in)

What Were Looking For

RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

Confident in first-opinion consults and routine surgery

Comfortable with a shared on-call and weekend rota

A team-focused vet who appreciates structure and balance

Why This Role Works

4-day working week with predictable hours

No overnight on-call

Fair, shared weekend rota with recovery days built in

Clear expectations — no last-minute surprises

A practice culture that respects your time

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