Veterinary Surgeon

Vets Now; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Private medical insurance

Annual leave 7 weeks

Staff pet care discounts

Professional membership fees

AdvantEdge programme

Job summary

Vets Now Liverpool is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our emergency and critical care team. This permanent role offers an average of 40 hours per week across weekday nights, weekend days and nights on a 1:3 rotation, with a salary up to £85,000 DOE plus benefits.

We provide a generous benefits package including a £1,500 CPD allowance, private medical insurance, seven weeks pro rata annual leave, staff pet care discounts, professional membership fees and access to AdvantEdge.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with interest in Emergency and Critical Care.
• Availability for full-time or part-time work.
• Willing to work night shifts on a 1:3 rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care to urgent cases.
• Collaborate with ECC team and imaging specialists.
• Support development and coaching within the Liverpool team.

Skills

Emergency care

Critical care

Veterinary surgeon

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon

Up to £85,000 DOE plus benefits

Now for emergency and critical care at Vets Now Liverpool

Vets Now Liverpool are welcoming applications from Out of Hours (OOH) Veterinary Surgeons with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care to join their team on a full-time or part-time basis. Vets Now is the UK’s leading provider of emergency veterinary care, with a nationwide network of out of hours clinics and 24/7 emergency hospitals. As part of Inspiring Vet Care, our teams make a difference to pets and their owners when they need us most.

Now for a permanent role that works around you

This role offers an average of 40 hours per week, working across weekday nights, weekend days and nights on a 1:3 rotation, as well as a share of bank holidays. You’ll never work more than three nightshifts in a row. Shifts are as follows:

• Nights 1800-0900
• Saturday day 1200-1830
• Sunday day 0830-1830

Whether you’re looking for a more sustainable working pattern, greater balance alongside life outside work, or the opportunity to build a long‑term career in ECC, this role could offer the flexibility you’re looking for. We appreciate that one size doesn’t fit all and are happy to consider part time applicants.

Now for enhanced rewards and benefits

Our exceptional benefits package includes, but is not limited to:

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours
• Enhanced company sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes
• Private medical insurance
• Seven weeks pro rata annual leave
• Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
• Professional membership fees
• Access to our AdvantEdge programme

Now for development and on‑going coaching

Working in an emergency setting will sharpen and develop your veterinary skills. We invest heavily in the continuous professional development of all our people, and as a Vet Surgeon, you’ll have access to professional qualifications, progression and on‑going coaching from Senior Vet Sadie.

Liverpool sees a mix of charity and private cases, and you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside ECC and Imaging Cert holders, developing your experience within a supportive and collaborative team.

For further information, please contact Anne in our Talent Team at [e-mail]

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we encourage candidates with disabilities and health conditions to apply and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.