Veterinary Surgeon

Armstrong Vets; St Helens; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

6.6 weeks annual leave

£1,750 CPD allowance

Private medical insurance

VDS/RCVS/BSAVA/BVA paid

Cycle to Work scheme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

VetPartners in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced veterinary surgeon to join a supportive team near Liverpool, Manchester and the countryside. You will perform neutering and small surgical procedures, with the option of sole charge at the branch (50% of the time) or branch-only with hospital backup if preferred.

You’ll work alongside colleagues with certificates in medicine, surgery and diagnostic imaging, with opportunities for progression and collaboration with our referral service

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary surgeon with client and patient care focus.
• Confidence in consulting and performing neuterings and small surgical procedures.
• Ability to work sole charge on branch 50% of the time or branch-only with hospital backup if preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with clients and performing neutering and small surgical procedures.
• Sole charge branch work (50% of the time) or branch-only with hospital backup if preferred.
• Collaborate with a team of vets and participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Clinical veterinary skills

Surgical procedures

Neutering expertise

Animal welfare

Job description

Join a supportive, certificate-focused team near Liverpool, Manchester & stunning countryside

About us:

Our tier 3 hospital is a training practice fully equipped with:

• Digital X-ray
• Laparoscopic equipment
• 64-slice CT scanner
• 1.5T MRI scanner

Located close to Liverpool and Manchester with excellent airport links, we are also near the beautiful countryside of Wales and the Lakes, offering an ideal work-life balance.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced vet to join our fabulous team. You’ll be confident in:

• Consulting and performing neutering’s/small surgical procedures
• Sole charge branch work (50% of your time) – or branch-only with hospital backup if preferred

You’ll work alongside a brilliant team of vets, some with certificates in medicine, surgery, and diagnostic imaging, and others currently studying. Individual progression is actively encouraged. We also have a close working relationship with our referral service, giving you additional support and development opportunities.

Salary & Rota:

• £44,000–£65,000 DOE, Flexible working available
• 4-day week
• 6.6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• £1,750 CPD allowance + 1 week for CPD attendance
• VDS, RCVS, BSAVA/BVA paid
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Optional private medical insurance & Healthshield

Join an Employer of the Year! VetPartners has been recognised for outstanding team culture and support.

Ideal Candidate:

• Client and patient care focused
• Interested in working up cases to a high standard

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays£1750 CPD Allowance per annum, health shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massageRCVS Membership paid, two other membership subscriptionsVDS coverEnhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy payDiscounted veterinary feesMy Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much moreCycle to Work schemeCPD/training supportCompany sick payColleague engagement surveyAnnual pay reviewsFocus on employee wellbeingCareer progression opportunities