Veterinary Surgeon - ECC/OOH

Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon – ECC/OOH

Location: My Pets Vets, Leigh, WN7 3GP

Hours: 40 hours per week

Rota: Twilight weekend shifts, 12:00pm to 10:00pm

Salary: Up to £60,000 (Depending on experience)

Step into a role where every shift brings purpose, challenge, and opportunity to make a life-saving difference!

Why join us? 

• Take on a varied caseload, allowing you to solve complex cases, carry out consultations and investigations.

• Opportunity to work on surgical caseload one day per week.

• Deliver high-quality clinical care as part of a tight-knit emergency team with a range of experience, including certificate holders, RCVS advanced practitioners, nurses and patient care assistants.

• Feel supported by always working with another vet on-site.

• Join a well-equipped hospital with all the latest tools, ranging from referral level ultrasound scanners to in-house lab machinery.

• Supportive team culture where we value collaboration, open communication, and looking out for each other.

• Enjoy a truly pet-friendly environment – employees are welcome to bring their pets to work.

About Us

Located conveniently between Manchester and Liverpool, we are an RCVS Accredited Hospital proudly holding Gold Cat Friendly, Silver Rabbit Friendly, and Dog Friendly status too! Our forward-thinking team is passionate about delivering outstanding care to both patients and clients, and we are committed to supporting your career progression through a variety of CPD opportunities, including certificates and advanced training. Our facilities include a Nurse Training Centre, an onsite Hydrotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre with a physiotherapist, and Class IV Laser Therapy. We are equipped with high-quality ultrasound machines, modern bronchoscope and gastroscope, as well as comprehensive diagnostic tools such as biochemistry, haematology, blood gas analysis, and SediVue diagnostics. Additionally, we offer direct radiography and have seven consult rooms, including separate areas for dogs, cats, rabbits, ICU, and isolation kennels, all designed to support excellent patient care in a professional and welcoming environment.

What We’re Looking For

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Confident in performing emergency surgeries with compassion and precision

• Skilled in stabilizing critically ill or injured animals, with the ability to adjust treatments and supportive care as needed

• Able to clearly explain diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment options to concerned pet owners, especially during emergencies

• Experienced in managing a busy practice with both surgical and medical cases, ideally in an ECC setting

• A calm, composed team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment

• A proactive, collaborative mindset that contributes to a positive team culture and exceptional client care

What we offer 

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave   

• RCVS and VDS fees paid   

• External CPD funded   

• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program   

• Career progression opportunities   

• Staff discount schemes   

• Life Assurance   

• Enhanced sickness pay   and Enhanced equal family leave   

• E-car salary sacrifice scheme   

• Employer contribution pension scheme    

• Recruitment referral reward scheme   

• Wellness program including:  Employee assistance program, Eyecare voucher scheme , and Free annual Flu jab   

• Cycle to work scheme   

My Pets Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.  

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose. 

If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with Camilla in the recruitment team at camilla.saccucci@linnaeusgroup.co.uk 

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