Night Veterinary Surgeon / ECC Vet – Independent Small Animal Hospital – Wirral, Merseyside

Location: Wirral, Merseyside
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £85,000 DOE (Pro Rata)
Rota: 5 on / 10 off (7 on / 14 off considered)

Night Veterinary Surgeon Job – Wirral, Merseyside

Are you an experienced Night Veterinary Surgeon or ECC Vet looking for a rewarding role in a progressive, independent veterinary hospital?

Do you thrive in emergency and critical care (ECC), enjoy managing complex cases, and want to work in a genuinely supportive clinical environment with advanced facilities?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Small Animal Night Veterinary Surgeon to join an award-winning independent veterinary practice in Wirral, Merseyside. Due to continued growth, the practice is expanding its dedicated out-of-hours team and is looking for a compassionate, confident, and clinically strong vet to join them.

This is an ideal role for a veterinary surgeon with a passion for emergency veterinary medicine, critical care, and hospital-based caseloads, offering an exceptional rota and excellent work-life balance.

Why Join This Veterinary Practice?

Advanced Veterinary Facilities & Technology

Work in a modern, purpose-built veterinary hospital equipped with:

• CT scanner
• Endoscopy and arthroscopy
• Full in-house laboratory
• Multiple surgical theatres
• Dedicated dental suite
• Advanced hospitalisation facilities
• 24-hour on-site nursing support

This is a high-quality clinical environment where you can fully utilise your medical and surgical skills while delivering exceptional patient care.

Exciting Emergency & Critical Care Caseload

This role offers exposure to a varied and complex ECC caseload, including:

• Emergency and overnight inpatients
• Critical care cases
• Ventilator cases (regularly managed overnight)
• Referral-level diagnostics and treatment plans
• Complex medical and surgical cases

You’ll work alongside an experienced night vet team, with plans to expand to a team of three as the hospital continues to grow.

Referral-Level Support & Clinical Development

The practice is home to RCVS Advanced Practitioners in:

• Surgery
• Cardiology
• Small Animal Practice

Alongside a Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine, making this a fantastic environment for continued learning and professional development.

Whether you hold an ECC certificate or simply have a strong interest in emergency and critical care veterinary medicine, you’ll benefit from an experienced and collaborative team.

The Role – Night Veterinary Surgeon

As a Night Vet, you’ll work a highly desirable:

5 nights on / 10 nights off rota

A 7 on / 14 off pattern can also be considered for the right candidate, providing excellent flexibility and work-life balance.

This position would suit a vet confident with:

• Sole charge responsibilities
• Emergency consultations
• Critical care management
• Overnight inpatient care
• Fast-paced clinical decision making

About You

To be considered for this Veterinary Surgeon job in Merseyside, you will ideally have:

• 3–5+ years’ small animal veterinary experience
• Experience working in a busy hospital or ECC setting
• A strong interest in Emergency & Critical Care (ECC)
• Confidence working sole charge overnight
• Excellent communication and clinical skills
• A passion for delivering outstanding patient and client care

An ECC certificate holder would be advantageous but is not essential.

Salary & Benefits

This Night Veterinary Surgeon role offers an excellent package including:

• Salary up to £85,000 DOE (pro rata)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Outstanding work-life balance rota
• Generous CPD allowance
• Supportive multidisciplinary team
• Access to advanced equipment and referral-level cases
• Staff discount
• Pension scheme
• RCVS fees paid
• Opportunity to join a genuinely independent veterinary practice

Living & Working in Wirral, Merseyside

Located in the beautiful Wirral Peninsula, this area offers over 22 miles of coastline, scenic countryside, excellent cafes, and easy access to both Liverpool and Manchester.

Whether you enjoy coastal walks, cycling, food, culture, or city life, the Wirral offers an exceptional quality of life while remaining well connected.

Apply for This Night Veterinary Surgeon Role

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Surgeon, Night Vet, or ECC Vet looking for your next challenge in an independent, forward-thinking veterinary hospital, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential chat and find out more about this exciting Night Veterinary Surgeon job in Wirral, Merseyside.

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

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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-58540