Experienced Small Animal Surgeon — Flexible Hours & Growth

IVC Evidensia; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave and pay

BVA membership & VDS cover

Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes

Retail discounts and cashback offers

Reduced-cost veterinary care for your

your own pets

Job summary

Rufford Veterinary Group, part of IVC Evidensia, is seeking an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team across Southport, Tarleton and Rufford. This role offers a varied first‑opinion caseload with a focus on surgery and a supportive nursing team to help you develop your clinical interests.

We offer flexible working patterns – 40 hours across four days or 37 hours across four days with a mix of longer and shorter shifts, plus a 1 in 4 weekend rota.

Qualifications

• Experienced small animal vet with a strong interest in surgery.
• Proven clinical excellence and confidence in first‑opinion care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a busy nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures as required.
• Deliver high‑quality patient care and progress surgical cases with the team.
• Contribute to clinical development and share expertise with colleagues.

Skills

Small animal surgery

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

Education

BVMS/BVMS or equivalent

Tools

Surgical equipment knowledge

Job description

Rufford Veterinary Group, part of IVC Evidensia, is seeking an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team across Southport, Tarleton and Rufford. This role offers a varied first‑opinion caseload with a focus on surgery and a supportive nursing team to help you develop your clinical interests.

We offer flexible working patterns – 40 hours across four days or 37 hours across four days with a mix of longer and shorter shifts, plus a 1 in 4 weekend rota.