Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian

Linnaeus Veterinary Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday

Bank holidays

Birthday leave

Relocation support

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Employer contribution pension

Life assurance

CPD funded

Job summary

Eastcott Veterinary Hospital in Swindon, part of Linnaeus Veterinary Limited, is seeking an experienced Emergency and Critical Care (ECC/ICU) Veterinarian for a permanent, full‑time role.

You will deliver critical care in a well‑equipped ICU, rotate through a hybrid day/night rota (5 days on, 5 days off, 5 nights on and 10 days off), and work with in‑house specialists in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced ECC/ICU clinician with a track record in emergency medicine.
• Certificate-level ECC qualification or working towards it is preferred.
• Excellent communication with clients and colleagues; proactive and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to ICU patients and triage emergency cases.
• Collaborate with in-house specialists across disciplines.
• Deliver out‑of‑hours care for the network of local practices.

Skills

ECC/ICU Experience

Emergency Veterinary Care

Team Collaboration

Certificate ECC (preferred)

Education

DVM or equivalent

Tools

CT Scanner

Ultrasound

X-ray

Job description

Role: Emergency and Critical Care (ECC/ICU) Veterinarian Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum (D.O.E) Location: Eastcott Veterinary Hospital, Swindon Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Hours: Mixture of day and night shifts (5 days on, 5 days off, 5 nights on and 10 days off) Are you an experienced Emergency and Critical Care (ECC/ICU) Veterinarian looking for a rewarding role within a supportive, multidisciplinary referral hospital? At Eastcott Veterinary Hospital, you will work alongside a highly skilled team delivering exceptional care to critically ill patients while benefiting from collaboration with our in-house specialists. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical expertise in a well-equipped ICU environment while enjoying a balanced rota that provides extended time off between shifts. Beyond your clinical responsibilities, there are many ways to get involved in life at Eastcott—whether through our Green Team, mentoring recent graduates, contributing to clinical development, or helping to organise our vibrant social events.

Why join us?

• Work in a leading referral hospital – We are a Tier 3, ISFM Gold Status, multidisciplinary veterinary hospital committed to delivering outstanding care to both referral and primary care patients.
• Exceptional facilities – Our purpose‑built ICU sits at the heart of the hospital and is supported by state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic equipment including CT, ultrasound, and X‑ray suites, extensive operating theatres, a fully equipped laboratory, and a dedicated dentistry suite.
• Collaborative clinical environment – Work alongside specialists and experienced clinicians across multiple disciplines, with the opportunity to discuss cases and expand your clinical knowledge.
• Varied and rewarding caseload – Provide critical care to ICU patients, triage and manage emergency cases, and deliver out‑of‑hours care for a network of local practices.
• Support for development – We actively encourage professional and personal growth and provide a friendly, supportive environment where our teams can thrive and progress in their careers.

About Us

During the day, you will be part of our friendly and dynamic team, working closely with clinicians and nurses across a range of specialist services. During night shifts, you will work alongside our dedicated team of experienced night nurses and rotating interns, with the reassurance of on‑call clinicians from each of our referral disciplines and primary care services. Eastcott Veterinary Hospital is based in Swindon, with our main site in Dorcan and additional branches in North Swindon and Old Town. We are looking for An experienced clinician who holds, or is working towards, a certificate‑level ECC qualification Excellent communication skills with both clients and colleagues A proactive and positive attitude with a passion for emergency and critical care A strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

What We Offer

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave
• Relocation support available
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Employer contribution pension
• Life assurance
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Extensive internal and fully funded external CPD

About us

Eastcott Veterinary Hospital is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family‑owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long‑term as opposed to being focused solely on short‑term profits. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets. We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.