Night Veterinary Surgeon - Wirral

Purosearch; Wirral; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid

Pension

Staff discounts

Generous CPD allowance

Job summary

Purosearch is seeking a Night Veterinary Surgeon or ECC Vet for an independent small animal hospital in Wirral, Merseyside. The role offers a five-night on, ten-night off rota and an attractive salary up to £85,000 DOE (pro rata).

You will work with advanced facilities and a supportive night team to strengthen emergency care skills. The successful candidate will handle overnight ECC caseloads, collaborate with a team of experienced vets, and have access to CPD and development opportunities in a

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years' small animal veterinary experience.
• Confidence managing emergency cases and working sole charge.
• A strong interest in Emergency and Critical Care (ECC).
• Excellent clinical, communication and decision‑making skills.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding patient and client care.
• An ECC certificate would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Overnight ECC caseload including emergencies, critical care patients and complex medical/surgical cases.
• Sole-charge overnight responsibilities, emergency consultations and decisive clinical judgments.
• Join an established night team with plans to expand to three night vets.

Skills

3-5 yrs exp

ECC interest

Sole charge

Emergency care

Clinical communication

Job description

Night Veterinary Surgeon / ECC Vet – Wirral, Merseyside

Hours: Full-time, permanent

Rota: 5 nights on / 10 nights off (7 on / 14 off also considered)

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced

Night Veterinary Surgeon or ECC Vet to join an award-winning, independent small animal hospital in Wirral.

Offering an outstanding

5 nights on / 10 nights off rota, a salary of up to £85,000 DOE (pro rata) and access to advanced hospital facilities, this role is ideal for a vet looking to develop their emergency and critical care skills without compromising work-life balance.

Why Join?

• Exceptional rota: 5 nights on / 10 nights off, with 7 on / 14 off also considered.

• Advanced facilities: Purpose-built hospital with CT, endoscopy, arthroscopy, multiple surgical theatres and a dedicated dental suite.

• Excellent clinical support: Work alongside experienced vets, RCVS Advanced Practitioners and a Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine.

• Strong nursing support: 24-hour on-site nursing team and excellent hospitalisation facilities.

• Professional development: Generous CPD allowance and exposure to complex, referral-level cases.

• Additional benefits: Generous holiday allowance, RCVS fees paid, pension and staff discounts.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a varied and interesting overnight ECC caseload, including emergencies, critical care patients, complex medical and surgical cases, ventilator patients and overnight inpatients.

The role involves sole-charge overnight responsibilities, emergency consultations and making confident clinical decisions in a busy hospital environment. You will be joining an established night team, with plans to expand to three night vets.

About You

• 3–5+ years' small animal veterinary experience.

• Confidence managing emergency cases and working sole charge.

• A strong interest in Emergency and Critical Care (ECC).

• Excellent clinical, communication and decision‑making skills.

• A commitment to delivering outstanding patient and client care.

An ECC certificate would be advantageous but is not essential. Vets with a strong interest in developing their emergency and critical care experience are encouraged to apply.

Location – Wirral, Merseyside

The Wirral Peninsula offers beautiful coastline, countryside walks and easy access to Liverpool and Manchester, providing an excellent balance of coastal living and city convenience.

Interested?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Night Veterinary Surgeon or ECC Vet to join a progressive, genuinely independent hospital offering an excellent salary, advanced facilities and an enviable rota.