Emergency OOH Vet Surgeon (12 Month FTC)

British Veterinary Association; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider in Bristol seeks an experienced Veterinary Surgeon for a night emergency team. This role offers a unique work-life balance with a 12-month fixed term contract. Responsibilities include providing high-quality emergency care and managing overnight patients in a supportive environment focused on clinical excellence. Competitive salary of up to £79,000 FTE depending on experience, along with extensive benefits including private medical insurance and a CPD allowance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

Pension contribution

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Experience with emergency and critical care is essential.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to support further training.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of emergency and out-of-hours care.
• Manage overnight in-patient care at the hospital.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of veterinary professionals.

Skills

Emergency and critical care skills

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

Education

Veterinary degree

Tools

Digital x-ray

CT

MRI

Job description

The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our night emergency team on a 12-month fixed term contract. If you are looking for a role that will challenge you and give you the opportunity to develop your emergency and critical care skills then this role is for you.

This is a job share Night Vet role offering an excellent balance between your professional passion and personal life.

Hours aimed to achieve a work-life balance

You'll work Monday to Thursday nights during one working week, then, three weeks later, your next working week will be Friday to Sunday nights. This unique rota pattern gives you plenty of time away from work, while still allowing you to immerse yourself in the exciting world of ECC.

Night shifts run from 6:00 pm to 9:00 am Monday to Friday, and 5:30 pm to 9:00 am on weekends.

Deliver Gold-Standard Emergency Care with a Dedicated, Supportive Team

You will be working in an enriching environment where you will use your clinical skills to provide high standard of emergency and out of hours care to a wide variety of cases. You will work alongside the rest of the dedicated EVS team, including another Veterinary Surgeon covering the twilight hours, night and twilight Registered Veterinary nurses and a dedicated team of Care Assistants. You will be responsible for overnight in-patient care at a dedicated 24-hour hospital, meaning the majority of our patients stay on site for the duration of their treatment. This provides a real opportunity to work up your own cases and allows case continuity. The Emergency Veterinary Service works alongside the Rowe Veterinary Group, as well as providing OOH cover for numerous practices locally. As part of EVS you have access to the team at Rowe Veterinary Group for case support and guidance if needed.

The team at Rowe Veterinary Group are an experienced team of Veterinary Surgeons with many of the team holding certificates in ECC, Medicine, Surgery and Cardiology. You will also care for patients who are hospitalised by our Referral department in a variety of disciplines, including Medicine, Ophthalmology, Soft Tissue, Oncology and Dentistry.

The salary for this role is up to £79,000 FTE depending on experience.

About Us

Our team has a big focus on coaching and development, and has vets with further training in this area. We encourage personal development, including funding certificates where desired. We encourage a collaborative working culture where we can share ideas and support each other. Several of our vets have certificates in medicine and surgery, whilst others are currently working towards them. We enjoy supporting our new graduates and have EMS students on a regular basis enabling us to give back to the veterinary community.

Our tier 3 RCVS accredited hospital provides excellent facilities including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, endoscopy and more. We pride ourselves on clinical excellence whilst also providing a patient appropriate compassionate service for our clients. You will join a well-established team of over 30 other Veterinary Surgeons across the group, a strong, experienced nursing team and a fantastic support team.

Applicant Requirements

This role would be ideal for an experienced night veterinary surgeon, or someone who is looking to take on the challenge of moving from days to nights.

We are looking for someone who strives for clinical excellence, is committed to client and patient care has a passion to do things right clinically, and importantly is a great team player

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata:

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata)

Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

Private Medical Insurance.

Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay.

Cycle to Work scheme.

Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing.

Non-accidental injury support.

Development

£1250 CPD allowance (pro-rata)

Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.

Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider.

Infection, Prevention and Control Programme.

Quality Improvement Programme.

Professional Memberships

VDS cover.

RCVS fees.

Additional

Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers.

Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer.

Discounted staff pet care.

Relocation allowance.