Veterinary Surgeon- Fixed term contract

Medivet; Wirral; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Health and wellbeing support

Life Assurance 3× salary

5 weeks’ annual leave + Bank Holidays

£1,500 CPD allowance + dedicated study

Job summary

Medivet Bromborough and New Ferry are seeking a dedicated Small Animal Vet on a 3 month fixed term contract with potential extension. The role offers a four‑day week to support work‑life balance and features a varied GP caseload with periods of sole charge.

You’ll join a collaborative team, with strong clinical support and access to a larger Medivet network, promoting development and progression in a welcoming culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care.
• A few years of GP experience with interest in surgery.
• Comfort with occasional sole charge and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care in consults and surgery to standards.
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clients for varied cases.
• Collaborate within a supportive team and share skills across practices.
• Support Medivet communities’ development and clinical excellence.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Team player

Surgery interest

Education

MRCVS

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Small Animal Vet to join our friendly and growing team at Medivet Bromborough and New Ferry on a 3 month fixed term contract (possibility of extension). This role offers a four-day working week, supporting a healthy work-life balance. You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team that values teamwork and clinical excellence. This role is ideal for a vet with a few years of experience who enjoys a varied GP caseload, is confident working occasional sole charge, and has a keen interest in surgery. Whether you’re already comfortable in the operating theatre or looking to further develop your surgical skills, we can provide the caseload and support to help you progress. While the role includes periods of sole charge, you’ll never feel isolated. Our practices are located just 10 minutes apart, ensuring clinical support, collaboration, and extra assistance are always within easy reach. Both Bromborough and New Ferry share a Branch Partner, offering the benefits of a locally led team alongside the resources and backing of a larger group. We pride ourselves on open communication and a genuinely supportive culture, creating a welcoming, team‑focused environment where everyone can thrive.

Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:

Health and wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance 3 × salary

Annual leave

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
• Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you

Learning and development

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24‑hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional support

• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
• Sabbatical options based on length of service

Lifestyle

• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services

About you

You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team
• Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development