We are working exclusively with a modern, well-equipped practice in Reading that is looking for a who can lead both clinically and culturally. This is not a corporate environment; it’s an independent group that genuinely cares about how pets and clients are treated. They want someone who can raise standards, bring structure, and inspire a young team — not just maintain the status quo.The outgoing CD is returning to out-of-hours work, so the role is available due to preference, not performance. The team is stable, and the practice has excellent foundations. What they need now is strength, experience, and vision.
What makes this practice different?
The owners are passionate about calm, stress-free visits, genuine empathy, and clinical excellence. They are outspoken about not wanting to be “just another practice down the road.”
You’ll join a team who are kind to their patients, kind to each other, and genuinely like having fun at work.
You’ll have full autonomy to shape: Clinical standards
Team development
Surgical caseload growth
Client experience and culture Current Team:
4 Vets | 5 Nurses | 1 VCA | ~4,000 active clients
This is a practice with theatre capacity and patient demand — it just needs leadership to activate it.
The Role 4-day week (30–40 hours, flexible)
1 in 4 weekends (Saturday AM)
No OOH — covered externally
15-minute consults
~20 consults per vet per day
~5 surgeries per day currently — room to increase This is a hands-on leadership role.
You’ll make things happen — not just fill rota slots.
Who You Are
We’re looking for someone who clearly knows what they’re doing. Proven leadership capability
Strong clinical standards
Able to mentor, guide, and bring people together
Confident and respected — but warm, human and approachable
Ideally with a surgical bias (beyond routine neuters) Not a surgeon-only mindset — they want balance. Medicine matters here.
Salary & Bonus £75,000–£80,000 DOE (ceiling £80k)
Bonus up to 20% of salary
Visa sponsorship Benefits 5 weeks holiday (based on 4-day week)
Additional 3 charity days
Private health insurance
£30/month gym contribution
2 free Total Wellness Plans for your own pets
CPD trips abroad
Quarterly social fund (£25 per head)
Employer pension CPD & Certificates Leadership & Management Level 3 programme available
Certificate support is absolutely offered If you’re a seasoned clinician who wants to lead with kindness, confidence, and competence, I’d love to speak with you confidentially.
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