OOH Veterinary Surgeon - St Helens

purovets; St Helens; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in England is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for an Out-of-Hours role, offering a competitive salary up to £85,000. This position provides the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art Tier 3 hospital with a supportive team. The role fosters professional development with generous benefits, including a substantial CPD allowance and enhanced family-friendly perks. Located close to Liverpool and Manchester, this is an outstanding opportunity for an ECC-focused vet looking to thrive.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

CPD allowance of £1,750

Fully paid VDS, RCVS fees

Generous staff pet discount

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the overnight team.
• Comfortable handling emergency surgical cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage high clinical standard emergency cases.
• Perform common surgical procedures in OOH settings.
• Monitor and care for hospitalised patients.

Skills

Client and patient focus

Surgical confidence

Monitoring hospitalised inpatients

Education

Veterinary degree

Additional qualifications in ECC

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

CT scanner

MRI scanner

Job description

Out-of-Hours Veterinary Surgeon – Tier 3 Hospital | North West England

Exceptional work–life balance – a highly sought-after 7 nights on, 7 nights off rota gives ample time to rest, recharge, and plan life outside of work. Work in a state-of-the-art Tier 3 hospital – access to advanced diagnostics and equipment including CT, MRI, laparoscopy and a CO₂ laser, supporting gold-standard ECC care. Outstanding earning and benefits package – excellent salary up to £85,000 DOE, generous CPD allowance, paid professional fees, and enhanced family‑friendly benefits. Supportive, skilled overnight team – work alongside experienced RVNs with strong referral support, fostering a collaborative and confident OOH environment. Prime location with lifestyle appeal – close to Liverpool and Manchester with easy airport access, plus proximity to the beautiful countryside of Wales and the Lake District.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a large, supportive Out-of-Hours team within a well-established and progressive veterinary practice in the North West.

With local branches across the region, this respected practice has proudly served its community since 1961. In 2007, it expanded further with the opening of its purpose‑built Veterinary Hospital – a Tier 3, RCVS‑accredited training hospital offering 24‑hour emergency care alongside comprehensive first‑opinion and referral services.

About the Practice

The hospital is exceptionally well equipped, providing an outstanding clinical environment that supports high standards of patient care and professional development. Facilities include:

• Digital X-ray and ultrasound
• Multiple scopes and dental radiography
• CO₂ laser and laparoscopic equipment
• 64‑slice CT scanner
• 1.5T MRI scanner

Ideally located close to Liverpool and Manchester, the practice benefits from excellent transport and airport links, while also being within easy reach of the stunning countryside of Wales and the Lake District – offering an enviable work–life balance.

About the Role

The practice is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care to join the dedicated Out-of-Hours team. The successful candidate will be:

• Highly client‑and patient‑focused, with a commitment to working up cases to a high clinical standard
• Surgically confident, able to perform common procedures encountered in an OOH setting
• Comfortable monitoring hospitalised inpatients, ideally with prior experience

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a skilled overnight team of two Registered Veterinary Nurses. Individual development is actively encouraged, with many vets currently studying for, or having completed, additional certificates. Further qualifications in ECC are welcomed and highly valued.

Rota

• A well‑balanced 7 nights on, 7 nights off rota
• Shifts run from 8:30pm to 8:30am

The Out-of-Hours service covers the practice’s own 10 sites, as well as a further 6 external veterinary practices, with excellent collaboration between the emergency and referral teams.

Benefits

The role offers a highly competitive package, including:

• Up to £85,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• 6.6 weeks’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (23 shifts per annum)
• £1,750 CPD allowance
• VDS, RCVS and BSAVA/BVA fees fully paid
• Generous staff pet discount scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Optional private medical insurance and Healthshield

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ECC‑focused Veterinary Surgeon to thrive within a forward‑thinking, well‑resourced hospital that genuinely values its people and their progression.

How to Apply

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 https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/.

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-56457