ECC Nights Veterinary Surgeon
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £60,000 to £85,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Merseyside |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-57346-20726 |
Summary
ECC Nights Veterinary Surgeon – Merseyside
• Work as an ECC Nights Veterinary Surgeon in a truly independent out-of-hours clinic within a multi-disciplinary, RCVS accredited referral hospital, with full access to advanced diagnostics including CT, endoscopy, ultrasound, and on-site blood products.
• Enjoy a stimulating and varied emergency caseload, managing complex cases such as GDV, DKA, haemoabdomen, and pleural effusion alongside an experienced RVN, with no restricted equipment and no off-site call centres.
• Thrive in a forward thinking, supportive environment that values collaboration with referral teams, offers real clinical autonomy, and delivers high quality yet affordable emergency care for pets and owners.
• Receive an excellent salary of £60,000–£85,000 pro rata plus bonus scheme, alongside a generous benefits package, within a growing independent hospital that truly invests in its ECC team.
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an ECC Nights Veterinary Surgeon to join a thriving independent out-of-hours clinic in Merseyside! Operating within a multi-disciplinary referral RCVS accredited hospital, this role offers the rare advantage of true clinical freedom, seamless collaboration, and immediate access to advanced facilities without restricted equipment or off site call centres.
This forward thinking hospital is fully equipped to referral standard, with access to CT scanning, endoscopy, high quality ultrasound, extensive in-house laboratory facilities, drip pumps, syringe drivers, and on-site transfusion products. As part of the Blood Sharing Scheme, the team is well prepared for critical cases, and they pride themselves on accommodating home visits wherever possible. The focus is always on delivering outstanding, affordable emergency care while maintaining the highest clinical standards.
Working alongside an experienced RVN, you will manage an average of 5–15 inpatients per night from local practices and the on-site referral service, in addition to a varied and stimulating emergency caseload. Following training, responsibilities will include triaging and admitting emergency referrals under clinician direction, with exposure to complex cases such as GDV, haemoabdomen, pleural effusion, DKA and more. Every shift offers challenge, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a genuine lifesaving difference.
The ideal candidate will be a confident, capable and enthusiastic veterinary surgeon dedicated to ECC work, with high standards of clinical care, excellent record keeping, and a calm, professional approach. They will thrive in a fast paced out-of-hours environment, enjoy managing referral level cases independently, and value strong collaboration with both night and day teams. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated vet seeking to develop within a growing, independent, forward thinking hospital that combines advanced diagnostics, supportive teamwork, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient and client care!
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The Rota
• Night role
• 7 on, 14 off
Benefits
• Generous holiday allowance
• Salary from £60,000 - £85,000 pro rata PLUS bonus scheme
• Generous CPD allowance
• RCVS & VDS fees covered
• Employee discount
• Retail discounts
• Healthcare plan
• Pension scheme
• Company events
• Plus much more!
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email l.thorpe@purovets.com
You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.
To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply
Ref : JOB-57346