Experienced OOH Veterinary Surgeon – Emergency & ECC Lead

CVS Group; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 nights on / 14 nights off rota

Flexible/part-time options

Supportive team culture

Job summary

CVS Group is seeking an experienced OOH veterinarian to lead medical and surgical cases, perform diagnostics and manage an overnight caseload with professional judgement. The role supports a developing service with a patient-focused approach and strong teamwork.

You will work alongside vets and nurses, including ECC, ophthalmology and imaging specialists; the rota is 7 nights on, 14 nights off, with flexible arrangements for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• An experienced small animal vet with confidence in OOH, emergency or critical-care practice.
• Ability to lead medical and surgical cases independently.
• Good communicator who supports nursing colleagues and team.
• Willingness to contribute ideas to service development.
• Flexible and part-time options considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical and surgical cases and make sound decisions independently.
• Carry out diagnostic investigations and manage cases from presentation to outcome.
• Own and manage a varied overnight caseload with professional judgement.
• Collaborate with daytime practices to ensure smooth handovers and continuity of care.
• Contribute to service development and share best practices.

Skills

OOH experience

Emergency/critical care

Leadership

Communication

Education

ECC Certificate

Job description

CVS Group is seeking an experienced OOH veterinarian to lead medical and surgical cases, perform diagnostics and manage an overnight caseload with professional judgement. The role supports a developing service with a patient-focused approach and strong teamwork.

You will work alongside vets and nurses, including ECC, ophthalmology and imaging specialists; the rota is 7 nights on, 14 nights off, with flexible arrangements for the right candidate.