Veterinary Surgeon - ECC Nights

Are you a confident veterinary surgeon who thrives in emergency care? My client is seeking a dedicated Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon(Fixed term contract covering parental leave until October 2026) to join their team, providing vital care to patients outside of standard hours. If you are looking for a role that is fast-paced, endlessly rewarding, and deeply impactful, where every shift counts, this could be the perfect fit for you.

About the role

This role offers an exciting chance to engage with a varied caseload, allowing you to continually develop and grow your skills in a well-equipped hospital with access to the latest tools and technologies. The supportive team culture values collaboration, open communication, and mutual support, ensuring you can confidently deliver high-quality clinical care alongside a dedicated emergency team with a range of experience.

The working schedule is designed to help you maintain career satisfaction and personal wellbeing, with a pattern of 7 nights on followed by 14 nights off, allowing ample time to recharge.

About the hospitals

The hospital is a high-quality primary care and mid-tier referral practice with eight clinics across South and West Yorkshire, including a 24/7 RCVS accredited Tier 3 Hospital. They provide a full range of primary care services, such as consultations, preventative healthcare, vaccinations, routine and non-routine surgery, dentistry, and imaging. Advanced services include laparoscopy, endoscopy, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries, echocardiography, and in-house CT. They also offer rehabilitation services with physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, and laser therapy.

The hospital is purpose-built, featuring an attractive building with ample client parking, a large waiting room with separate cat and dog areas, and a friendly, well-established team. The hospital includes air-conditioned consulting rooms, fully equipped theatres, high-quality ultrasound scanners, and a dental area with X-ray facilities.

About you

An ideal candidate is a confident individual comfortable working sole charge and performing emergency surgeries with care. You should be skilled at stabilising critically ill or injured animals, explaining diagnoses and treatment options to worried pet owners, and managing complex cases. Strong clinical decision-making abilities and a collaborative spirit are essential, as is the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Benefits

- 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
- RCVS & VDS fees paid
- CPD allowance and 4 days each year to attend events plus inhouse CPD Programme
- Extensive free online CPD program
- Career progression opportunities
- Staff discount schemes
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Enhanced equal family leave
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme
- Wellness program including:
- Employee assistance program
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual Flu jab
- Cycle to work scheme
- Recruitment referral reward scheme

If you are ready to make a significant impact in emergency veterinary care and join a team that values excellence, collaboration, and wellbeing, apply today.

Contact Emma McGee emma@vettedrecruitment.co.uk or 07444223408 today.

You must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon and eligible to register with the RCVS to be considered for this role.

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