ECC Vet Surgeon Role

JR Veterinary; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited CPD support

Certificate allowance

Visa applications coverage

Job summary

JR Veterinary Ltd seeks an ECC Vet Surgeon for an on‑site role in the London Area. The successful candidate will provide emergency and critical care for small animals, triaging cases, performing urgent diagnostics, and delivering immediate treatment for acute life‑threatening conditions.

Responsibilities include stabilizing patients, carrying out surgical procedures, monitoring ICU cases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and communicating clearly with pet owners while maintaining

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and eligible for RCVS registration.
• Experience in small animal practice, preferably emergency/critical care.
• Strong triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, and surgical skills.
• Ability to manage intensive care patients with pain management and fluids.
• Clear empathetic communication with clients and team.
• Willingness to work shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care to small animals, triaging cases, performing urgent diagnostics, and delivering immediate treatment for acute, life‑threatening conditions.
• Stabilize patients and carry out surgical procedures as needed.
• Monitor intensive care cases and adjust treatment plans in collaboration with the team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary veterinary teams to develop care plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to best‑practice standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Communicate clearly with pet owners and support staff, contributing to a supportive clinical environment.

Skills

Triage

Diagnostics

Anesthesia

Surgical procedures

Intensive care monitoring

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Continuous professional development

Education

Veterinary degree (MRCVS or eligible for RCVS registration)

Job description

Role Description This ECC Vet Surgeon role is an on-site position based in the London Area, United Kingdom. The ECC Vet Surgeon will provide emergency and critical care to small animals, including triaging cases, performing urgent diagnostics, and delivering immediate treatment for acute and life‑threatening conditions. Day-to-day responsibilities may include stabilizing patients, carrying out surgical procedures, monitoring intensive care cases, and collaborating with multidisciplinary veterinary teams to develop treatment plans. The role involves clear communication with pet owners, maintaining accurate clinical records, and adhering to best‑practice standards and regulatory guidelines. The ECC Vet Surgeon is expected to contribute to a supportive clinical environment, participate in case discussions, and help improve protocols for emergency and critical care services.

• Working Pattern: Fixed 7 on, 14 off rota
• Compensation: Salary up to £100,000 DOE
• Support: Unlimited online Central CPD support, full certificate allowance, plus coverage of visa applications if needed.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree (MRCVS or eligible for RCVS registration) and proven experience in small animal practice, preferably with exposure to emergency and critical care.
• Strong clinical skills in triage, diagnostics (e.g., imaging, laboratory tests), anesthesia, and surgical procedures for emergency and critical cases.
• Ability to manage intensive care patients, including pain management, fluid therapy, and continuous monitoring, following evidence‑based protocols.
• Clear and empathetic communication skills for interactions with clients, colleagues, and support staff, including explaining complex clinical situations in accessible language.
• Capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, make sound clinical decisions under pressure, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, including interest in ECC‑focused training, certifications, or postgraduate study.
• Willingness to work a range of shifts that may include evenings, nights, weekends, and bank holidays, depending on practice requirements.
• High level of professionalism, reliability, and adherence to animal welfare and ethical standards.