Emergency Veterinary Surgeon (Primary Care)

Linnaeus Veterinary Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Employer contribution pension scheme

Life assurance

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced equal family leave

Extensive CPD

Job summary

Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, part of Linnaeus, seeks an experienced Emergency Vet to join its expanding team in the West Midlands. The role offers exposure to a diverse emergency caseload, collaborative work with ECC Specialists, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance in a world-class hospital.

The position provides excellent nurse-to-vet ratios, access to leading imaging and surgical facilities, and supportive CPD opportunities within a renowned referral centre.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a small animal hospital.
• OOH emergency medicine and surgery experience desirable.
• Experience working within a hospital or referral setting preferred.
• A team-focused approach and commitment to clinical excellence.
• Pursuing a certificate or expanding emergency skills with strong case exposure and structured support.

Job description

Job Title: Emergency Vet (Primary Care) Salary: £66,000 per annum Location: Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, West Midlands Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Emergency Vet to join the expanding Emergency team at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service — a world-class, purpose-built hospital known for clinical excellence, innovation, and exceptional patient care. This role offers outstanding case exposure, genuine work-life balance, and the chance to work alongside internationally recognised Specialists across every discipline.

Why Join Willows?

• Work in a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital with industry-leading diagnostic and surgical facilities
• Manage a diverse and rewarding emergency caseload, supported by ECC Specialists 24/7
• Focus on high-quality inpatient and critical care, with excellent nurse-to-vet ratios
• Be fully supported by a dedicated team of Emergency and Night Nurses
• Collaborate daily with Specialists in Anaesthesia, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, ECC, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Orthopaedics
• Join a collaborative, supportive Emergency Vet and Intern team committed to clinical excellence
• Enjoy access to exceptional facilities, including Siemens 64-slice CT, Siemens 1.5T MRI, Two in-theatre mobile image intensifiers, Two digital radiography suites, Advanced ultrasonography and electrodiagnostics, Video endoscopy, and Extensive advanced surgical equipment

About Willows

With over 30 years of excellence, Willows is internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading small animal referral centres. Our purpose is simple — to deliver an unrivalled clinical, patient, client, and team experience, while creating a Better World for Pets. You’ll work in an environment where learning, collaboration, and wellbeing are genuinely prioritised, supported by world-class imaging, anaesthesia, and specialist expertise in every discipline.

Exceptional Work-Life Balance

Our 8-week rota is designed to support wellbeing, with three full weeks off built in and a balanced mix of day, evening, and overnight shifts.

• Week 1: Monday–Sunday – 7am–5pm
• Week 2: Off
• Week 3: Monday–Sunday – 4pm–2am (on-call 2am–5am)
• Week 4: Off
• Week 5: Off
• Week 6: Monday–Thursday 12pm–10pm, Friday 2pm–12am
• Week 7: Tuesday–Thursday on-call 7pm–11pm, Friday 11am–9pm, Saturday 10am–8pm, Sunday 7am–5pm
• Week 8: Monday 7am–5pm, Tuesday–Thursday on-call 8am–12pm

Who We’re Looking For

• We’re looking for a confident, motivated Emergency Vet who thrives in a hospital environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional care.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in small animal hospital
• OOH emergency medicine and surgery experience desirable
• Experience working within a hospital or referral setting preferred
• A team-focused approach and commitment to clinical excellence
• Whether you’re pursuing a certificate or looking to broaden your emergency skill set, you’ll receive excellent case exposure and structured support to help you progress.

What we offer

• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Extensive internal and funded external CPD

About us

Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service 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.

For further information, contact Lissa Semerdak at [e-mail] or call 07523 268918.