Night Veterinary Surgeon / ECC Vet – Wirral, Merseyside
Hours: Full-time, permanent
Rota: 5 nights on / 10 nights off (7 on / 14 off also considered)
An exceptional opportunity for an experienced
Night Veterinary Surgeon or ECC Vet to join an award-winning, independent small animal hospital in Wirral.
Offering an outstanding
5 nights on / 10 nights off rota, a salary of up to £85,000 DOE (pro rata) and access to advanced hospital facilities, this role is ideal for a vet looking to develop their emergency and critical care skills without compromising work-life balance.
Why Join?
- Exceptional rota: 5 nights on / 10 nights off, with 7 on / 14 off also considered.
- Advanced facilities: Purpose-built hospital with CT, endoscopy, arthroscopy, multiple surgical theatres and a dedicated dental suite.
- Excellent clinical support: Work alongside experienced vets, RCVS Advanced Practitioners and a Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine.
- Strong nursing support: 24-hour on-site nursing team and excellent hospitalisation facilities.
- Professional development: Generous CPD allowance and exposure to complex, referral-level cases.
- Additional benefits: Generous holiday allowance, RCVS fees paid, pension and staff discounts.
The Role
The successful candidate will manage a varied and interesting overnight ECC caseload, including emergencies, critical care patients, complex medical and surgical cases, ventilator patients and overnight inpatients.
The role involves sole-charge overnight responsibilities, emergency consultations and making confident clinical decisions in a busy hospital environment. You will be joining an established night team, with plans to expand to three night vets.
About You
- 3–5+ years' small animal veterinary experience.
- Confidence managing emergency cases and working sole charge.
- A strong interest in Emergency and Critical Care (ECC).
- Excellent clinical, communication and decision‑making skills.
- A commitment to delivering outstanding patient and client care.
An ECC certificate would be advantageous but is not essential. Vets with a strong interest in developing their emergency and critical care experience are encouraged to apply.
Location – Wirral, Merseyside
The Wirral Peninsula offers beautiful coastline, countryside walks and easy access to Liverpool and Manchester, providing an excellent balance of coastal living and city convenience.
Interested?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Night Veterinary Surgeon or ECC Vet to join a progressive, genuinely independent hospital offering an excellent salary, advanced facilities and an enviable rota.
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