Veterinary Surgeon -Small Animal

Salary up to £65,000 DOE. Here at Churchview Vets, we are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, personable Veterinary Surgeons to join our welcoming and supportive team on a permanent basis. The role will include a mixture of consultations, routine surgeries, and medical workups to fill your day and nurture your interests. We offer excellent first opinion services giving our vets a varied and broad caseload.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every stage of their career.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload. You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

Schedule and Facilities:

• 4 days per week with a minimum of 1 ops day per week.
• 1 in 4 weekends (Saturday only 9-1:30pm).
• Primary site will be Heswall but there will be a minimum of 1 x half shift doing consults only at the Neston branch.
• Recently refurbished and expanded our practice into the next-door building, giving us two additional consultation rooms, a brand new diagnostic suite, a large operating theatre, and separate dog and cat kennels.
• 4 Veterinary Surgeons (3FTE) plus 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses together with experienced Veterinary Care Assistants.

You Might Be a Great Fit If

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS.
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development.
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

How We’ll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles.
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses.
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks.
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities.
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.8 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy.
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees.
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies).
• Retail discounts and cashback offers.
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets.