Job Description

We're looking for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our small friendly team at GKG Vets on a fixed-term basis.

Find a place to excel



We are a 2-branch brand with a main hospital in Newbury. We have facilities to include x-ray and ultrasound. Our main hospital is in a fantastic location, and 15-20 minutes from our other branch in Thatcham. We have a fairly small team spanning across the 2 branches, with everyone sharing the load of branch work.

The Role

This is part time 30 hours a week role.



A mix of consultations and surgery, offering a varied and rewarding caseload Flexible working pattern 3-4-5 day working week with no OOH, no Sundays, and no bank holidays 1 in 4 Saturdays (working with our experienced support team)


What will you bring



A confident, proactive vet
Someone who enjoys working independently but values team support when needed
Excellent communicator who builds strong client relationships
Calm, compassionate, and dedicated to providing high-quality care

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday


WellbeingPrivate Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing


DevelopmentCertificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets get 1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme


Professional MembershipsBVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees


Colleague BenefitsCompany pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practices

Up to 66,000 FTE DOE