Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC; St Helens; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet

Cycle to Work scheme

Green Car scheme

Retail discounts and cashback

RCVS fees covered

Job summary

White Cross Vets in St Helens is seeking a Vet Surgeon to join our experienced team. The role involves a 40-hour week spread over four days with a share of Saturday mornings and in-lieu time during the week.

You will work within a well-equipped practice, collaborating with 8 vets and supportive nurses. We offer ongoing development, a friendly culture, and a range of benefits to support your clinical career.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration or eligibility to register.
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive approach to learning with openness to feedback and development.
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Passion for delivering excellent patient and client care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard patient and client care across a varied caseload.
• Develop clinical skills and contribute to the practice culture and mentoring of colleagues.
• Collaborate with the wider team to discuss cases and maintain continuity of care.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Proactive learning

Clinical excellence

Independent and collaborative

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration or eligibility

Job description

Salary up to £65000 DOE

We are looking for a full-time Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at White Cross Vets St Helens.

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK's number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

The Team

We are a team of 8 experienced vets, with a range of certificates holders, including 2 medicine (and another working towards), surgery, imaging, GP and ophthalmology. The amazing nursing teams also hold multiple certificates between them, including behaviour, anaesthesia, surgery and consulting. We're a very progressive practice and would actively support anyone wanting to advance their clinical career.

As a team we love discussing clinical cases together, working cases up in house where we can and having a collaborative, team approach to our days. We have monthly Wellbeing afternoons where we close the diary and spend some time together as a team, in the past we've done inhouse pub quiz's, sports day competitions, cooked Christmas dinner and done our own bake off!

The Practices

We have a well equipped practice with fun tools including new ultrasound machines, DR x-ray, IM3 dental processor, Tonopen, slit lamp and in house lab machines.

The Rota

Our normal working week is 40 hours spread over 4 days, with a share of Saturday mornings (currently 1 in 4) and time given by in lieu during the week. The ideal candidate would work 2 set days a week at each clinic, ensuring continuity for cases and clients. You will have set operating and consulting days, the number of these vary on personal preference and skills.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A passion for delivering excellent patient and client care

How We’ll Support You

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We're committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

£0 - £65,000 a year

Up to £65,000 DOE