Emergency Veterinary Surgeon – Weekend Backshift (ECC)

inspiring vet care; Tendring; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing programme

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity policy (6 months)

Paternity/adoption pay

7 weeks annual leave

Birthday day off

Volunteer days

CPD allowance (£1500)

ECC certificate support

VDS cover

VECCS membership

RCVS fees

UK Pension contributions

Staff discounts

Death in service

Job summary

Vets Now Manningtree is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for out-of-hours Emergency and Critical Care. This weekend role offers mentorship and a friendly, supportive clinic environment. You will work backshifts with two rota options over a 4-week cycle, including bank holidays, to balance lifestyle with ECC exposure.

You will join Vets Now, part of Inspiring Vet Care, with ongoing training and a range of benefits designed to support your professional development in emergency and critical care.

Qualifications

• Passion for Emergency and Critical Care.
• Willingness to work weekend backshifts.
• Interest in mentoring and advancing ECC knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Work weekend backshift duties as part of a 4‑week rolling rota.
• Act as second Vet on shift to share knowledge on complex cases.
• Provide high‑quality emergency care to small animals during OOH hours.

Job description

Vets Now Manningtree is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for out-of-hours Emergency and Critical Care. This weekend role offers mentorship and a friendly, supportive clinic environment. You will work backshifts with two rota options over a 4-week cycle, including bank holidays, to balance lifestyle with ECC exposure.

You will join Vets Now, part of Inspiring Vet Care, with ongoing training and a range of benefits designed to support your professional development in emergency and critical care.