Hospital Veterinary Surgeon | Liverpool, Merseyside

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Hospital Veterinary Surgeon to join a busy and highly regarded 24-hour veterinary hospital in the Liverpool area on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. Offering a salary of up to £58,450 DOE, this role is ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys inpatient care, complex case management and working within a collaborative hospital environment. Supported by advanced diagnostic facilities, an experienced multidisciplinary team and dedicated overnight clinicians, you'll have the opportunity to develop your hospital medicine and surgical skills while providing exceptional patient care.

Key Highlights

• Salary up to £58,450 DOE.
• 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.
• Full-time Hospital Veterinary Surgeon position.
• Busy 24-hour veterinary hospital.
• Dedicated hospital-based role.
• Advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities.
• Experienced multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Dedicated overnight veterinary and nursing support.
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 paid CPD days.
• Funded certificate opportunities.

The Practice

This established 24-hour small animal hospital provides first opinion, emergency, inpatient and referral-level care, offering a varied and rewarding caseload across medicine, surgery and emergency care. The hospital is home to an experienced team of Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses and dedicated overnight clinicians who work collaboratively to deliver exceptional standards of patient care.

As a Hospital Veterinary Surgeon, you'll focus on the management and treatment of hospitalised patients, working closely with colleagues to provide continuity of care from admission through to discharge. The collaborative environment encourages clinical discussion, shared learning and professional development, making it an excellent setting for Veterinary Surgeons who enjoy managing more complex medical and surgical cases.

Facilities & Equipment

• Modern 24-hour veterinary hospital.
• On-site CT scanner.
• Diagnostic ultrasound.
• Endoscopy facilities.
• Digital radiography.
• Fully equipped in-house laboratory.
• Modern operating theatres.
• Dedicated inpatient wards.
• Advanced anaesthetic and patient monitoring equipment.
• Dedicated overnight veterinary and nursing teams providing continuous patient care.

The Location

Located in the Liverpool area of Merseyside, the hospital enjoys excellent transport links and easy access to both the city centre and surrounding countryside. Liverpool offers an outstanding quality of life, combining a vibrant waterfront, world-class culture, excellent shopping and restaurants with beautiful nearby parks, coastline and rural escapes.

The Role

This is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover position working as a dedicated Hospital Veterinary Surgeon within a busy 24-hour veterinary hospital.

You'll be responsible for the ongoing management of hospitalised patients, working closely with the wider clinical team to deliver outstanding standards of inpatient care. The role provides excellent exposure to a diverse medical and surgical caseload, allowing you to develop your clinical knowledge while working alongside experienced Veterinary Surgeons and Registered Veterinary Nurses.

Working within a hospital environment, you'll be involved in patient assessments, diagnostics, treatment planning, inpatient management and clinical handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of care and exceptional outcomes for patients and clients alike.

The Candidate

You will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for delivering exceptional clinical care and excellent client communication.

You'll enjoy working within a collaborative hospital environment, be confident managing medical and surgical cases and thrive as part of a multidisciplinary team. This opportunity would suit a Veterinary Surgeon with an interest in hospital medicine, emergency care or complex case management who is looking to further develop their clinical skills within a well-equipped referral-supported hospital.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £58,450 DOE.
• 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.
• Full-time Hospital Veterinary Surgeon position.
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 paid CPD days annually.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• Access to Clinical Communities and 24-hour hospitals.
• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health Cash Plan from day one.
• RCVS, VDS and BVA membership fees paid.
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available where applicable.
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Additional paid 'Day for You' leave.
• Life Assurance (3x salary).
• Sabbatical opportunities based on length of service.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Employee discounts on veterinary products and services.

If you would like further information about this Hospital Veterinary Surgeon role in the Liverpool area of Merseyside, or would like to arrange a confidential and informal discussion, please get in touch with the Vet Seekers team today.

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