Veterinary Surgeon – St Helens, Merseyside
About the Role
A veterinary practice is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a surgical bias to join its busy small animal team in St Helens, Merseyside.
This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of up to £70,000 depending on experience, with no out-of-hours requirements.
The role would particularly suit a confident all-round surgeon who also enjoys working up medical cases, following patients throughout their treatment journey and building strong relationships with clients.
Consultations are scheduled for 15–30 minutes, providing appropriate time for thorough clinical assessment, case discussion and client communication.
The weekend commitment is 1 in 3 Saturdays, with the 12:00pm–4:00pm period operating as a booster clinic.
Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE
Location: St Helens, Merseyside
Schedule: Full-time, permanent
Weekends: 1 in 3 Saturdays
OOH: None
Consultations: 15–30 minutes
Clinical Focus: Surgical bias preferred
About the Practice
The practice is a busy first-opinion small animal clinic with a loyal client base and a strong emphasis on continuity of care, clinical quality and compassionate client service.
Veterinary Surgeons are encouraged to follow their cases from the initial consultation through diagnosis, treatment and recovery, providing continuity for both patients and their owners.
The varied caseload offers opportunities to maintain and develop both surgical and medical skills, although this position can provide a particularly strong focus on surgical case management.
Clinicians benefit from experienced nursing and reception teams, alongside clinical freedom within a collaborative working environment.
Professional development is encouraged, with opportunities to continue expanding individual areas of clinical interest through CPD.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities will include:
Delivering high-quality first-opinion veterinary consultations
Managing a varied medical and surgical caseload
Performing a broad range of routine surgical procedures
Taking a leading role in surgical case management
Investigating and working up medical cases
Developing appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans
Following patients through diagnosis, treatment and recovery
Providing preventative healthcare and ongoing patient management
Maintaining excellent continuity of care
Building strong, long-term relationships with clients
Communicating diagnoses and treatment options clearly and compassionately
Working collaboratively with veterinary, nursing and reception colleagues
Sharing clinical knowledge and supporting colleagues
Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records
Upholding high standards of clinical governance and patient welfare
Participating in the shared Saturday rota
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be an experienced RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon with strong general practice skills and a particular strength or interest in surgery.
You should be a competent and confident all-round surgeon who is also comfortable managing consultations and working up medical cases.
Excellent communication and consulting skills are essential, alongside an ability to build lasting relationships with clients and provide continuity throughout their pet's treatment.
You should enjoy working collaboratively, sharing clinical knowledge and contributing positively to an experienced team.
This opportunity would be particularly well suited to a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a role with a significant surgical focus while retaining exposure to a varied first-opinion caseload.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary up to £70,000 DOE
Full-time, permanent position
No OOH
1 in 3 Saturday rota
15–30 minute consultations
Strong surgical caseload
Varied medical and surgical case exposure
Clinical freedom within a collaborative environment
CPD encouraged
Support from experienced nursing and reception teams
Excellent opportunities to develop surgical and medical interests
Strong emphasis on continuity of care
Apply Today
If you're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon job in St Helens, Merseyside offering up to £70,000, no OOH and the opportunity to focus on surgery while maintaining a varied clinical caseload, this could be an excellent next step.
For further information or a confidential discussion, contact:
Ollie Lear - Talent Partner
T: 07706 346515
E: ollie@supreme-ss.com