Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, independent practice in the Wirral area. This is an excellent opportunity for a vet looking for genuine clinical freedom, a varied caseload, and the support of an experienced, close-knit team where patient care always comes first.

Benefits Overview

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 DOE
• Independent practice with genuine clinical autonomy
• No out-of-hours commitments
• Minimal sole charge
• Dedicated surgery days
• Supportive and collaborative clinical team
• Funded CPD and certificate supportPaid RCVS and VDS memberships
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension
• Opportunity to work with a varied caseload, including exotics
• Excellent work-life balance

Key Duties

• Deliver high-quality first-opinion veterinary care
• Manage a varied caseload of consultations, medical work-ups and surgery
• Perform routine and more advanced surgical procedures with dedicated operating sessions
• Work cases through from initial consultation to discharge
• Care for inpatients
• Undertake occasional home visits where appropriate
• Support and mentor students and less experienced colleagues
• Work collaboratively with an experienced veterinary and nursing team

Working Pattern

Full-time role. Typical working hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm. Approximately 6 Saturdays per year. No out-of-hours. Dedicated operating days built into the rota. Minimal sole charge responsibilities.

Practice Facilities

This well-established independent practice offers modern facilities and a varied caseload, allowing vets to fully investigate and manage cases in-house.

• Digital X-ray
• Ultrasound
• ECG
• Endoscopy
• Laparoscopy
• Fully equipped in-house laboratory

Key Skills, Qualifications and Requirements

• BVSc or equivalent qualification recognised in the UK
• RCVS registered (or eligible)
• Previous experience in small animal practice (new graduates are not being considered)
• Confident with both medicine and routine surgery
• Strong communication and client care skills
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team
• Passionate about delivering high standards of patient care

Located in the Wirral area, the practice offers an enviable work-life balance with beautiful coastline, excellent local amenities and straightforward access to Liverpool, Chester, North Wales and Manchester. It's an ideal opportunity for a veterinary surgeon looking for long-term career satisfaction within a welcoming and supportive team.