Veterinary Surgeon

Candor Vets · St Helens, Merseyside

Veterinary Surgeon at Candor Vets, based in St Helens, Merseyside, paying £44,000 - £60,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£44,000 - £60,000 per annum
Location
St Helens, Merseyside
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 weeks ago
Closes
12 Oct 2026

Reference veterinary-surgeon-yypg80

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive, certificate-focused team at a well-established Tier 3 hospital near Liverpool and Manchester. The practice is seeking a dedicated professional to contribute to their high standards of care and collaborative environment.

The Role

The successful candidate will join a brilliant team of vets, some with certificates in medicine, surgery, and diagnostic imaging, and others currently studying. Individual progression is actively encouraged, and there is a close working relationship with the practice's referral service, providing additional support and development opportunities. The role involves consulting and performing neutering and small surgical procedures. Approximately 50% of the time will be spent on sole charge branch work, with the option for branch-only work with hospital backup if preferred.

About the Area

Located close to major cities like Liverpool and Manchester, with excellent airport links, the practice also benefits from its proximity to the beautiful countryside of Wales and the Lake District, offering an ideal work-life balance.

What's on Offer

  • Salary of £44,000 to £60,000 DOE

  • Flexible working options, including a 4-day week

  • Weekend rota: 1 in 8 Saturday/Sunday OR 2 Saturdays & 1 Sunday in 8 weeks

  • Some Out-of-Hours cover for holiday/sickness

  • 6.6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)

  • £1,750 CPD allowance + 1 week for CPD attendance

  • VDS, RCVS, BSAVA/BVA fees paid

  • Great employee pet discount scheme

  • Maternity/paternity/adoption pay schemes

  • Optional private medical insurance & Healthshield

Job Reference VS101

Reference: veterinary-surgeon-yypg80 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 12 Oct 2026 · Listed via Candor Vets

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