Birch Veterinary Centre - Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Overview

Lead Veterinary Surgeon on a 12-month fixed term contract at Birch Veterinary Centre with the opportunity to stay on in a permanent role after the fixed term. The role is a mix of consulting and operating/procedures within a busy first opinion 3 practice group.

We have a range of demographics in our growing client base, with many insured clients or those seeking the best for their pets, enabling comprehensive medical workups and extensive soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries. We also work closely with Merseyside Police, Guide Dogs for the Blind and other Wirral charities.

Rota

Work-life balance with flexible rota patterns and hours. Typical full-time role is 40 hours per week with a weekend rota of 1:3 (9am-1pm or 9am-2pm). Early finishes at 1pm or 4pm are available on certain days; reduced hours can be considered.

About us

You will join an experienced and supportive team of 6 Vets, 5 RVNs and 7 Support staff, with a well-established practice management structure. Coaching and mentoring are provided. We have two medicine cert holders and one pending, plus one surgical cert holder in practice.

Our main premises in Oxton have a long history of veterinary practice, with four consult rooms (including a nurse consult room), two theatres, a dental suite with a dental X-ray, digital X-ray via Vet CT, and an in-house lab including Idexx Lasercyte catalyst, multiparameter anaesthetic monitors, and an extensive range of soft tissue and orthopaedic equipment. Two additional smaller sites are consult-only but fully equipped for routine appointments.

The location

Wirral Peninsula offers attractive living with beaches, green spaces, and outdoor activities; Liverpool is approximately 10 minutes away by train or car for culture, shopping, or evenings out.

Because our people matter

Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of our business. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - online encyclopaedia
• All Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All Vets receive £1250 per annum via Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (subject to eligibility)
• Voluntary benefits selectable by you
• Discounts/cashback with participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice