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.
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