Veterinary Surgeon

Overview

Experienced Veterinary Surgeon – RCVS Accredited Small Animal Practice, Merseyside. This RCVS accredited clinic offers state-of-the-art facilities including in-house lab, X-ray, ultrasound, laser surgery, and advanced dentistry. The practice provides a supportive, family-focused environment with opportunities for clinical leadership and autonomy.

The Veterinary Surgeon will be accountable for the highest standards of patient care within the clinic, ensuring regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of compassion and professionalism.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver exceptional service to clients every day
• Address client concerns and complaints promptly and professionally
• Provide regular updates on patient care, including out-of-hours or enhanced care cases

• Perform consultations, procedures, admissions and discharges
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Oversee clinical handovers and arrange OOH or enhanced care transfers
• Prescribe medications and conduct dispensing checks

• Prepare accurate treatment estimates and ensure timely payment
• Minimise debt and support action plans to resolve client issues
• Optimise clinic capacity through effective use of clinical skills

• Ensure laboratory tests are carried out correctly
• Escalate issues to the Practice Manager when required

About the Practice

This RCVS accredited clinic offers state-of-the-art equipment, including an in-house laboratory, X-ray, ultrasound, laser surgery, and advanced dentistry facilities. The supportive team includes a surgical certificate holder and fosters a true family feel.

Located in a popular coastal town in Sefton, Merseyside—famous for Antony Gormley’s Another Place sculptures—the area combines seaside charm with suburban convenience, offering beaches and parks ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

The Rota

4 day week
1:6 full weekends
No OOH

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Strong clinical leadership and teamwork skills
• Proven ability to deliver outstanding clinical care to both clients and patients

• Competitive salary up to £60,000
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan (including dental, physio and optical cover) with 24/7 private GP service
• Life assurance (3x salary) and access to 24-hour counselling
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with service
• Additional paid “Day for You” leave
• £1,500 annual CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid CPD leave, internal CPD and funded certificate opportunities
• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees covered
• Sabbatical options based on length of service
• Cycle to Work scheme and staff discounts
• Tier 2 (General) Visa sponsorship and relocation support available

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