Overview
Senior Vet – 12-month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) – Salary up to £65k FTE depending on experience. Irby and Neston Veterinary Surgeries are first opinion small animal practices located in Wirral and Cheshire West, dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care to our patients and clients.
Role Details
Contract Type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Start Date: Ideally 4th August, but we are flexible for the right candidate.
Working Hours: 29.75 hours per week, spread across 3 or 4 days. Includes 1 in 4 Saturdays.
Flexibility: We are open to discussing hours to suit your needs. Ideal for vets seeking work-life balance, reduced hours, or more time for personal interests or family life.
About the Practice
Both practices are well-equipped with flexible and video endoscopy, ultrasonography, digital radiography, dedicated theatres, and separate cat and dog wards, providing an excellent environment for delivering top-quality care. Our RCVS-accredited practices are located in Wirral and Cheshire West.
As a Senior Small Animal Vet, you’ll hold 15-minute consultations, with the option to extend for more complex cases. We actively encourage CPD, certificates, and career progression.
Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality medical and surgical care for small animals.
* Perform routine and advanced procedures as appropriate for the level of experience.
* Manage a busy clinical caseload with support from a team of 4 vets, nurses, PCAs, receptionists, and a Practice Director.
* Participate in after-hours arrangements and Saturday shifts as required.
Qualifications and Experience
* Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with current registration (RCVS).
* Well-rounded experience in small animal practice; enthusiasm for ophthalmology or other special interests encouraged.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) with option to buy/sell up to 4 weeks.
* RCVS, VDS and subscription fees paid.
* Fully funded CPD – opportunities within the business and external development courses.
* One extra day of leave each year in the first five years at CVS.
* Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership.
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Pension scheme – automatic enrolment.
* Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions.
* Colleague discount on pet products and treatments, including free consults, cost price drugs, and discount to Animed.
* Access to company share-save scheme.
Location and Living
Locations near the M53 and M56 motorways with fast links to Liverpool, Chester and North Wales. Neston offers a relaxed lifestyle with good community feel, while staying well-connected.
CVS is committed to being an inclusive employer and strives to build a workforce representative of diverse communities.
If you would like more information or to arrange a practice visit, please contact the team as indicated in the original listing.
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