Veterinary Surgeon – Liverpool

Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Why Join?

✔ Competitive salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience
✔ 4-day working week with a varied rota including consulting and hospital shifts in a 24-hour hospital
✔ Work in a modern, well-equipped hospital with onsite CT, ultrasound, endoscopy and in-house laboratory facilities
✔ Excellent CPD allowance with funded certificate opportunities and genuine career progression
✔ Visa sponsorship and relocation support available for eligible candidates

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a thriving 24-hour veterinary hospital in Liverpool. This full-time position offers a varied caseload, combining consultations with hospital-based clinical work, making it ideal for a vet looking to develop both medical and surgical skills within a busy referral-standard environment.

The successful candidate will join a highly experienced and supportive clinical team, working alongside skilled veterinary nurses and a dedicated overnight team who provide exceptional out-of-hours patient care. The hospital benefits from advanced diagnostic facilities, including CT, ultrasound, endoscopy and comprehensive in-house laboratory equipment, allowing the team to deliver a consistently high standard of patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to further their clinical development while maintaining an excellent work-life balance within a collaborative and forward-thinking practice.

The Role

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care during consultations, diagnostics and procedures.
• Create tailored treatment plans and provide clear, compassionate communication to clients.
• Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team to ensure seamless patient care and clinical handovers.
• Maintain the highest standards of clinical governance and regulatory compliance.
• Support and mentor colleagues, helping to foster a positive and progressive clinical culture.

What They're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• MRCVS registration and the right to work in the UK (or be eligible for sponsorship).
• Experience delivering outstanding clinical care to patients and excellent service to clients.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence working within a busy hospital environment.
• A collaborative approach with an interest in mentoring colleagues and contributing to a positive team culture.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical excellence.

Career Development

Professional development is actively encouraged, with opportunities including:

• £1,500 annual CPD allowance plus 3 days' paid CPD leave.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• Internal CPD programmes and access to clinical communities.
• Clinical mentorship from an experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing veterinary group.

The Rota

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week across four days, providing an excellent work-life balance while enjoying a varied mix of consulting and hospital responsibilities.

The role also benefits from the support of a dedicated night team, ensuring continuity of patient care outside of daytime hours.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, the successful candidate will receive:

• Private medical insurance.
• Health cash plan.
• Five weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• An additional paid wellbeing day each year.
• Professional memberships paid (RCVS, VDS and BVA).
• Funded CPD and certificate support.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee wellbeing programme with access to confidential counselling services.
• Staff discount scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan.
• Sabbatical opportunities based on length of service.
• Visa sponsorship and relocation support for eligible candidates.

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a well-equipped 24-hour hospital offering a diverse caseload, outstanding facilities and genuine opportunities for career development in Liverpool.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Veterinary Surgeons seeking a supportive team environment, excellent clinical standards and a rewarding long-term career.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email l.thorpe@purovets.com

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.  

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/ 

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-58802