Join our busy first-opinion practice as a Veterinary Surgeon in St Helens (WA9 1JF). This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of up to £70,000 DOE, no out-of-hours commitments, and a 1 in 3 Saturday rota. We are looking for a confident clinician with a surgical bias who values continuity of care and building strong client relationships.
Requirements
Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with registration to practice.
Competent and confident all-round surgical abilities with a surgical bias preferred.
Excellent consulting and communication skills.
Experience in working up cases and providing high-quality patient care.
No specific minimum years of experience stated.
Skills & Responsibilities
Surgery: Deliver competent all-round surgical procedures with a primary surgical bias.
Consulting: Conduct 15 to 30-minute consultations to diagnose and treat patients effectively.
Client Communication: Build strong client relationships and provide continuity of care from initial consultation to recovery.
Teamwork: Work collaboratively within supportive nursing and reception teams to share knowledge and deliver outstanding care.
Potential transition routes: People from similar first-opinion or emergency veterinary backgrounds may bring strong clinical skills, alongside meeting mandatory veterinary registration requirements.
Job description
Veterinary Surgeon - Surgical Bias Preferred | Up to £70,000 | No OOH | 15-30 Minute Consultations | St Helens (WA9 1JF)
We're seeking a confident, experienced surgical clinician who also enjoys the challenge of working up cases, building strong client relationships, and providing excellent continuity of care.
Why Join Us?
We believe that great veterinary care comes from combining strong clinical skills with genuine compassion and communication.
We value continuity of care and support our clinicians to follow cases through from initial consultation to diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
What You'll Enjoy
15 to 30 minute consultations, allowing time to deliver quality care
A varied caseload with opportunities to develop surgical and medical interests
No out-of-hours commitments
1 in 3 Saturday rota, 12-4 being a Booster Clinic.
Supportive and experienced nursing and reception teams
Clinical freedom within a collaborative environment
CPD encouraged
Salary up to £70,000 for the right candidate
We're looking for a vet who:
Is a competent and confident all round surgeon
Has excellent consulting and communication skills
Enjoys working up cases and providing high-quality patient care
Values continuity and building lasting client relationships
Works well within a team and enjoys sharing knowledge
Is committed to delivering outstanding care to both patients and clients
About the Practice
We are a busy first-opinion practice with a loyal client base and a strong reputation for providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care. Our team works closely together, supports one another, and genuinely enjoys coming to work.
If you're looking for a role which is primarily surgical we'd love to hear from you.
Location: St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 1JF Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE Weekends: 1 in 3 Saturdays OOH: None
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!
