Night Veterinary Surgeon - Wirral

Purosearch; Wirral; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning veterinary practice in the Wirral is seeking a Night Veterinary Surgeon. This full-time position offers an attractive salary up to £85,000, with flexible night rota options to support work-life balance. You will manage a diverse and complex caseload in a state-of-the-art facility while enjoying support from a skilled team. If you are passionate about providing exceptional patient care, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Generous CPD allowance

Staff discount

RCVS fees paid

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in small animal practice.
• Confident with referral-level cases and advanced procedures.
• Passionate about delivering gold-standard care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload in a full-time night rota.
• Work alongside another experienced night vet.
• Handle ventilator cases overnight at least twice a week.

Skills

Experience in small animal practice

Confidence in managing sole charge

Calm under pressure

Interest in emergency and critical care

Education

ECC certificate (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Night Veterinary Surgeon – Award-Winning Independent Practice – Wirral, Merseyside

Full-Time | 5 on 10 off

What makes this role attractive

• High-Quality Clinical Environment – work with state-of-the-art facilities including CT, endoscopy, and full in-house lab
• Complex & Interesting Caseload – manage ECC and ventilator cases regularly in a true hands-on role
• Flexible Night Rota – 5 on 10 off or 7 on 14 off for the right candidate – maximise your downtime
• Referral-Level Learning & Support – collaborate with RCVS Advanced Practitioners and Specialists
• Gold-Standard Patient Care – ISFM Cat Friendly Gold, Rabbit Friendly Silver & Dog Friendly accredited practice
• Excellent salary up to £85,000 DOE (pro-rata)

About the Practice

My client is a proudly independent, award-winning small animal practice based in the heart of the Wirral, Merseyside. Established in 2017, this modern, forward-thinking clinic has expanded multiple times to support its ever-growing caseload and commitment to advanced veterinary care. It’s a beautifully designed, low-stress environment with exceptional facilities including:

• Full in-house lab
• Advanced imaging: CT, endoscopy, arthroscopy
• Multiple surgical suites
• Dedicated dental and hospitalisation facilities
• 24-hour on-site nursing support from a highly qualified nursing team

The practice is also home to RCVS Advanced Practitioners in Surgery, Cardiology, and Small Animal Practice, and a Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine, making this an ideal setting for someone interested in handling complex cases and developing within a referral-style environment.

The Role

You’ll be working a full-time night rota of 5 on 10 off, though a 7 on 14 off pattern can be considered for the right person. You will work alongside another experienced night vet and will soon be part of a team of three as the practice continues to grow.

This is a role for someone confident in sole charge, with the skills and calm required to manage a busy and sometimes intense caseload. On average, the team manages ventilator cases overnight at least twice a week – so a cool head and strong clinical acumen are essential.

About You

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in small animal practice
• Ideally an ECC certificate holder or with a strong interest in emergency and critical care
• Confident with referral-level cases and advanced procedures
• Happy working sole charge in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate about delivering gold-standard care to patients and clients alike

Why the Wirral?

Often called the "Leisure Peninsula", the Wirral offers 22 miles of stunning coastline, 50 miles of scenic walking trails, and easy access to Liverpool and Manchester. Whether you’re into hiking, biking, art or great coffee – there’s something for everyone here.

What’s on Offer?

• Excellent salary up to £85,000 DOE (pro-rata)
• Generous holiday allowance (pro-rata)
• Fantastic rota giving a great work/life balance
• Support from a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team
• Access to advanced equipment and referral-level cases
• Opportunity to work in a genuinely independent, progressive clinic
• Pension scheme
• Generous CPD allowance
• Staff discount
• RCVS fees paid

If you’re a night owl who thrives in a clinical setting where you can really make a difference, and you’re looking to join a team that genuinely cares – this could be your next big move.

How to Apply

To apply or arrange an informal chat, please get in touch today. Let’s talk about your future under the stars.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com

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-54325