Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal | Varied Caseload

Salary: Up to £65,000 (FTE, DOE)
Permanent Contract | Full-Time | Supportive Clinical Team

A forward-thinking small animal veterinary clinic is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon with a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience to join its dedicated and collaborative team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a modern, well-equipped environment that prioritises clinical excellence and accessible veterinary care.

The practice provides affordable, high-quality treatment for pets, with a strong focus on managing a varied and often complex caseload, including medical and surgical cases.

The Role

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will be involved in delivering high standards of care across a diverse caseload, primarily involving sick and injured animals. This role offers excellent exposure to both medical and surgical cases, supporting ongoing clinical development.

• Full-time Veterinary Surgeon position
• 4-day working week structure
• Shared weekend rota (limited Saturday cover)
• No excessive hierarchy – collaborative clinical environment
• Mix of consultations, diagnostics, and surgery
• Exposure to advanced procedures and complex cases

Clinical Environment

The practice is fully equipped with modern facilities designed to support a wide range of clinical work, including advanced diagnostics and surgical procedures. The caseload is varied and often challenging, offering excellent opportunities for skill development.

Facilities include:

• Multiple consulting rooms
• Dedicated surgical theatres
• Imaging and diagnostic suite
• Separate cat and dog wards
• Advanced diagnostic capabilities including cardiac scanning

The Ideal Candidate

The practice is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon who is confident in general small animal practice and keen to develop within a varied and fast-paced clinical setting.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience
• Be confident with both medical and surgical cases
• Enjoy working within a busy, varied caseload environment
• Be a strong team player with a collaborative approach

Why Apply?

This role offers a strong balance of clinical challenge, professional development, and structured working hours within a supportive team environment.

Key benefits include:

• 6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• CPD support with certificate funding opportunities
• Visa sponsorship available (if required)
• Private healthcare and employee assistance programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Mental health, financial, and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and referral bonus schemes

📍 Location: Wirral area
💼 Employment type: Permanent
🕓 Hours: Full-time, 4-day working week structure

Interested? Either apply or get in touch below! 
angel.mason@gvcvets.com
01392 793153