Veterinary Surgeon - ECC/OOH - Leigh

Purosearch; Leigh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary services company in the UK seeks a Veterinary Surgeon for emergency and critical care. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 plus benefits, including five weeks' holiday and a comprehensive wellness program. The candidate will manage cases while being supported by a skilled team in a well-equipped facility, with significant emphasis on professional development and a positive work culture.

Benefits

5 weeks’ holiday

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Funded external CPD

Life Assurance

Comprehensive wellness programme

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency and critical care.
• Proficient in stabilising critically ill or injured patients.
• Clear in communicating to clients during high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mix of emergency, medical, and surgical cases.
• Collaborate with a close-knit emergency team.
• Consult and lead thorough investigations.

Skills

Emergency surgeries

Patient communication

Critical care stabilization

Team collaboration

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – ECC/OOH

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 (dependent on experience), plus a comprehensive benefits package
• Varied and fulfilling caseload – handle a mix of emergency, medical, and surgical cases, with one day per week dedicated to surgery
• Exceptional team support – always work alongside another vet, supported by skilled nurses, patient care assistants, certificate holders, and RCVS Advanced Practitioners
• Outstanding facilities – modern, well‑equipped RCVS‑accredited hospital featuring referral‑level imaging, advanced diagnostics, and on‑site hydrotherapy and rehabilitation services
• Excellent work‑life and wellbeing benefits – 5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave, funded CPD, enhanced family leave, life assurance, wellness programme, and pet‑friendly workplace

Step into a role where every shift has purpose, challenge, and the opportunity to make a life‑saving difference.

Why Join This Team?

This position offers a varied and rewarding caseload, allowing the successful candidate to work on complex cases, carry out consultations, and lead thorough investigations. One day each week is dedicated to a surgical caseload, providing the perfect balance of medical and surgical work.

Working as part of a close‑knit emergency team, the Veterinary Surgeon will collaborate with colleagues across all levels of experience — from certificate holders and RCVS Advanced Practitioners to experienced nurses and patient care assistants. There is always another vet on‑site, ensuring a supportive environment at all times.

The hospital is fully equipped with state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including referral‑level ultrasound scanners and comprehensive in‑house laboratory machinery. Collaboration, open communication, and mutual support define the workplace culture. It’s also a truly pet‑friendly environment — team members are welcome to bring their own pets to work.

About the Hospital

Conveniently located between Manchester and Liverpool, this RCVS‑accredited hospital proudly holds Gold Cat Friendly, Silver Rabbit Friendly, and Dog Friendly status. The forward‑thinking team is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient and client care and is committed to supporting ongoing professional development through CPD, including certificates and advanced training.

Facilities include a Nurse Training Centre, an on‑site Hydrotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre staffed by a physiotherapist, and Class IV Laser Therapy. The hospital is equipped with high‑quality ultrasound machines, a modern bronchoscope and gastroscope, and an extensive range of diagnostic tools including biochemistry, haematology, blood gas analysis, and SediVue diagnostics. Direct radiography, seven consultation rooms, and dedicated areas for dogs, cats, rabbits, ICU, and isolation kennels all ensure excellent standards of patient care in a welcoming and professional setting.

Who They’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

• RCVS‑registered with experience in emergency and critical care
• Confident in performing emergency surgeries with skill and compassion
• Proficient in stabilising critically ill or injured patients and adapting treatment as needed
• Clear and empathetic in communicating diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment options to clients during high‑pressure situations
• Experienced in managing a varied caseload of surgical and medical cases, ideally within an ECC environment
• Calm, composed, and a true team player who thrives in a dynamic setting
• Proactive and collaborative, contributing to a positive team culture and excellent client experience

Rota

• Hours: 40 per week
• Schedule: Twilight weekend shifts, 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

What’s on Offer

• Salary: Up to £60,000 (dependent on experience)
• 5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Funded external CPD
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay and equal family leave
• E‑car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer pension contribution scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• Comprehensive wellness programme, including:
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Free annual flu vaccination
• Cycle to Work scheme

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-55938