Veterinary Surgeon

WhatsApp Inc.; Sefton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

CPD allowance

6 weeks holiday

Job summary

Purosearch is recruiting an Experienced Veterinary Surgeon for our Southport practices. You will deliver high-quality first opinion consultations and routine surgeries while developing your own client base in a supportive team environment.

The role offers a 4-day working week, a £45,000–£60,000 salary DOE, and benefits including CPD allowance, holidays, and professional memberships. Based in Southport with easy access to Liverpool and Manchester.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with UK registration (RCVS).
• Experience in first opinion practice beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality first opinion consultations and routine surgery.
• Develop and maintain client base across two busy practices.
• Collaborate with a supportive team including specialists and nursing staff.

Job description

Experienced Veterinary Surgeon - Southport

Company Details

• Company: Purosearch
• Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: SOUTHPORT
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 28 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 28 Oct 2026

Summary

Experienced Veterinary Surgeon - Southport

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity is available for an Experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, supportive first opinion team across practices in Southport and the surrounding area.

With over 30 years of providing high-quality veterinary care, the practice offers a welcoming environment where vets are supported by experienced colleagues, certificate holders in surgery and ophthalmology, and a highly skilled nursing team.

Why Join?

• £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• 4-day working week - 8am to 6:30pm
• No OOH or bank holidays
• Saturday morning rota, currently 1:4 or 2:5
• £1,750 CPD allowance + 5 days CPD leave
• 6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
• RCVS/BSAVA membership, VDS cover and additional memberships
• Health Shield, enhanced family leave and discounted veterinary fees
• Strong focus on wellbeing, training and career progression

The Opportunity

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will provide high-quality first opinion consultations and routine surgery, developing their own client base across two busy practices. The role offers a mixture of working alongside another vet and sole-charge responsibility, making confidence and good communication essential.

An OV qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

The practice is RCVS accredited for nurse training and offers excellent facilities, modern equipment and a strong culture of teamwork, clinical support and professional development.

Located close to the Sefton coastline, Southport and North Liverpool, the area offers an excellent combination of coastal living, countryside and easy access to Liverpool and Manchester.

Additional Information

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon seeking a supportive team, excellent work-life balance and long-term career development.