Experienced Veterinary Surgeon

Armstrong Vets; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks holiday

£1750 CPD allowance

Health Shield

RCVS/BSAVA membership

VDS cover

Job summary

Parker and Crowther in Formby/Liverpool area is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our supportive team. This is a full-time role with a four-day week, no on-call duties, and a rota that includes occasional Saturday mornings.

You will provide high-quality first opinion care, share expertise with colleagues, and help build a loyal client base across our coastal practices. We offer competitive salary (£45,000–£60,000), generous holiday, CPD allowance, and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with a first-opinion background.
• Experience in small animal practice preferred.
• Willing to work at Formby or Birkdale branches.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality first opinion veterinary care.
• Share knowledge with the team and mentor colleagues.
• Build and maintain client relationships across practice locations.

Skills

First opinion care

Team collaboration

Client communication

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Experienced Veterinary Surgeon – Parker and Crowther – Full-time

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced vet looking for new career opportunities in a beautiful coastal setting?

Here at Parker and Crowther, we have dedicated over 30 years toprovide the best possible veterinary care and advice to pet owners. We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our supportive and friendly team, to provide excellent first opinion care and continuity to our lovely patients. Our Vet team include several experienced Vets and two certificate holders (ophthalmology & surgery) who are always happy to help. We are proud to be an RCVS accredited nursing training practice, with an experienced nurse team. We strive to provide outstanding care to every pet we see and promote a caring environment – we care about the future of our industry.

Our four branches are close to the beautiful Sefton coastline and North Liverpool. We offer a 4-day working week, with no on call and a Saturday morning rota. We have fantastic facilities and equipment, please take a tour of our practices here Take A Tour | Parker & Crowther Vets .

The role:

• Full-time, permanent position,(Part-time considered)
• 4 day week 8 am to 6.30pm
• Rota to work currently 1:42:5Saturday mornings (8:30AM – 12Noon)
• No OOH or Bank Holidays.

About you:

We are keen to recruit an enthusiastic vet who has a sound grounding in being a first opinion vet and happy to share their knowledge with the team. You will want to take this opportunity to build a client base at our busy Formby or Birkdale practice. Therefore, you will be confident to work in tandem with another vet and sole charge. Being an OV would be advantageous but not essential.

The area:

Surrounded by beautiful coastlines and rural landscape, our branches are nestled betweenPrestonSouthport and Liverpool. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, whether you’re an outdoor adventurer or excited to explore new cities. With easy transport links to Manchester airport and the ferry port in Liverpool you’ll never be far from your next adventure.

What we can offer you:

• Salary of £45,000 to £60,000 dependent on experience
• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• £1750 CPD Allowance per annum plus 5 days paid CPD leave
• Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeingtreatments - from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS/BSAVA Membership paid
• Two other membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more

6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays£1750 CPD Allowance per annum, health shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massageRCVS Membership paid, two other membership subscriptionsVDS coverEnhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy payDiscounted veterinary feesMy Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much moreCycle to Work schemeCPD/training supportCompany sick payColleague engagement surveyAnnual pay reviewsFocus on employee wellbeingCareer progression opportunities