Veterinary Surgeon - Liverpool

purovets; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to provide the highest standards of patient care. The role includes clinical leadership, client care, and patient procedures. The ideal candidate will be RCVS registered and skilled in teamwork and clinical care. A competitive salary of up to £60,000 along with comprehensive benefits, including an annual CPD allowance and private medical insurance, is offered.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

5 weeks’ annual leave

£1,500 annual CPD allowance

Life assurance (3x salary)

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Strong clinical leadership and teamwork skills required.
• Proven ability to deliver outstanding clinical care to both clients and patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service to clients daily.
• Perform consultations, procedures, admissions, and discharges.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Prepare accurate treatment estimates.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teamwork

Outstanding clinical care

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Overview

Experienced Veterinary Surgeon – RCVS Accredited Small Animal Practice, Merseyside. This RCVS accredited clinic offers state-of-the-art facilities including in-house lab, X-ray, ultrasound, laser surgery, and advanced dentistry. The practice provides a supportive, family-focused environment with opportunities for clinical leadership and autonomy.

The Role

The Veterinary Surgeon will be accountable for the highest standards of patient care within the clinic, ensuring regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of compassion and professionalism. Key responsibilities include:

Client Care

• Deliver exceptional service to clients every day
• Address client concerns and complaints promptly and professionally
• Provide regular updates on patient care, including out-of-hours or enhanced care cases

Patient Care

• Perform consultations, procedures, admissions and discharges
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Oversee clinical handovers and arrange OOH or enhanced care transfers
• Prescribe medications and conduct dispensing checks

Commercial Performance

• Prepare accurate treatment estimates and ensure timely payment
• Minimise debt and support action plans to resolve client issues
• Optimise clinic capacity through effective use of clinical skills

Clinical Administration

• Ensure laboratory tests are carried out correctly
• Escalate issues to the Practice Manager when required

About the Practice

This RCVS accredited clinic offers state-of-the-art equipment, including an in-house laboratory, X-ray, ultrasound, laser surgery, and advanced dentistry facilities. The supportive team includes a surgical certificate holder and fosters a true family feel.

Located in a popular coastal town in Sefton, Merseyside—famous for Antony Gormley’s Another Place sculptures—the area combines seaside charm with suburban convenience, offering beaches and parks ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

The Rota

4 day week
1:6 full weekends
No OOH

Candidate Profile

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Strong clinical leadership and teamwork skills
• Proven ability to deliver outstanding clinical care to both clients and patients

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary up to £60,000
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan (including dental, physio and optical cover) with 24/7 private GP service
• Life assurance (3x salary) and access to 24-hour counselling
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with service
• Additional paid “Day for You” leave
• £1,500 annual CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid CPD leave, internal CPD and funded certificate opportunities
• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees covered
• Sabbatical options based on length of service
• Cycle to Work scheme and staff discounts
• Tier 2 (General) Visa sponsorship and relocation support available

How to apply or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com

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-55137