Amazing opportunity for night Veterinary Surgeon - Merseyside

Bright Leaf Recruitment; St Helens; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in St Helens is seeking an experienced veterinarian to join their Out-of-Hours team. This role requires delivering high-quality care to patients during overnight shifts and managing emergency and critical care cases. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical and surgical skills, and experience in a tier 3 environment is preferred. The competitive salary can reach up to £85,000, alongside generous benefits, including extensive leave and a CPD allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

6.6 weeks annual leave

CPD allowance

Staff pet discount scheme

Optional private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Registered veterinarian with strong clinical and surgical skills.
• Experience in emergency and critical care preferred.
• Work in tier 3 veterinary environments advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical and surgical care to out-of-hours patients.
• Monitor and manage hospitalised inpatients.
• Collaborate with RVNs and support veterinary practices.

Skills

Clinical veterinary skills

Surgical abilities

Emergency care

Critical care

Education

Registered veterinarian

Job description

About the Practice

We are a tier 3 veterinary hospital near Liverpool and Manchester, providing advanced diagnostic and surgical services in a training‑focused environment.

Role Overview

An experienced veterinarian is required to join our Out‑of‑Hours team. You will provide high‑quality care to patients during overnight shifts, manage cases from start to finish, and monitor hospitalised inpatients in an emergency and critical care setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical and surgical care to out‑of‑hours patients.
• Monitor and manage hospitalised inpatients.
• Work closely with two RVNs overnight.
• Collaborate with a knowledgeable team and support 16 veterinary practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered veterinarian with strong clinical and surgical skills.
• Passion for emergency and critical care; additional qualifications in ECC are advantageous.
• Experience working in a tier 3 or similar environment preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £85,000, commensurate with experience.
• Annual leave 6.6 weeks (inclusive of bank holidays).
• CPD allowance £1,750 and cover of VDS, RCVS, BSAVA/BVA fees.
• Staff pet discount scheme, maternity, paternity, adoption pay.
• Optional private medical insurance and Healthshield.

Rota

Seven consecutive night shifts on, followed by seven nights off. Shifts run from 8:30 pm to 8:30 am.

How to Apply

Contact Louise at [e-mail] or call 01422 433900 to apply or find out more.