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Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

J467012 Wirral North West £70K / Year

Veterinary Surgeon Small Animal | Experienced Team | Up to £70,000 DOE | No OOH | North East England

Are you an experienced small animal vet looking for a new challenge in a supportive, forward-thinking environment?
An exciting opportunity has arisen at a busy first-opinion practice in the North East due to a recent team change. With a locum recently stepping down due to commute issues, we're now looking for a permanent vet to join our expanding and dedicated team.

The Role

This role would suit a vet who is confident in both consults and surgery someone who's been in practice long enough to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively.

• Part time role (but will still consider full time applicants)
• 1 in 3 Saturdays, 9am1pm
• No out-of-hours
• 15-minute consults
• Surgical focus on 2 full days, remaining days for consults
• No sole charge routinely

About You

• Minimum of 23 years' experience in first opinion practice
• Comfortable and confident with routine surgeries and consultations
• Efficient, quick-thinking, and team-oriented
• Certificates not essential, but support available if desired

The Practice

• First-opinion, small animal practice
• Currently supported by 2 experienced vets
• Looking to grow the team to 2.53 vets
• Strong nursing team
• Working toward installing dental X-ray (already has ultrasound)
• Well-organised, supportive, and keen to grow services and skills in-house

The Package

• Salary up to £70,000 for the right candidate (experienced all-rounder)
• CPD encouraged and supported
• 5.6 weeks holiday
• Workplace pension
• No OOH commitment
• Friendly and experienced management structure with a long-standing PM and supportive senior vet

Location

Located in a well-connected area in the North East with good public transport links, onsite parking, and access to a loyal, growing client base. The surrounding area offers a great lifestyle balance with both town and countryside options nearby.

Why Join Us?

• Close-knit team with strong clinical support
• Passionate about team development and high clinical standards
• Well-structured days with protected breaks and achievable caseload
• Future-focused and committed to continuous improvement