Night EEC Veterinary Surgeon - Gateshead

Purosearch; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Recognition bonus

CPD allowance

Annual leave

Staff pet care discount

Training programme

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. in Gateshead is seeking a Night Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Veterinary Surgeon to join a busy ECC clinic.

This role offers a high-volume, varied caseload and excellent earning potential with up to £75,000 annual salary, plus a £5,000 relocation allowance and a £10,000 recognition bonus. Flexible working options include full-time, part-time and weekend-only contracts, with a structured CPD package (£1,500) and 35 hours paid CPD.

Responsibilities

• Manage busy emergency and critical care caseload.
• Perform emergency surgery and medical cases.
• Work within a supportive team to develop ECC skills.

Skills

ECC knowledge

Night shift experience

Emergency surgery

Job description

Night EEC Veterinary Surgeon - Gateshead

Night ECC Veterinary Surgeon – Gateshead

Salary: Up to £75,000 DOE + £5,000 Relocation Allowance + £10,000 Recognition Bonus

Full-time, Part-time & Weekend-Only Options | Flexible Shift Patterns

Why Join?

Up to £75,000 DOE +

£10,000 Recognition Bonus

£5,000 relocation allowance available

Night ECC role with a high-volume, varied and complex caseload

ECC certificate support, including funding and paid study leave

Flexible working options designed around life outside work

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity is available for a

Night Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Veterinary Surgeon to join a highly regarded ECC clinic in

Gateshead.

The clinic handles a

busy and varied emergency caseload, providing an excellent environment for a vet who wants to develop their ECC knowledge, confidence and clinical skills. From challenging medical cases to emergency surgery and critical patients, the role offers outstanding clinical exposure within a supportive and experienced team.

Whether the candidate is an experienced ECC vet or a small animal vet looking to take the next step into emergency and critical care, this role provides the opportunity to build valuable expertise in a fast-paced but well-supported environment.

Flexible Working That Works

The team recognises that veterinary careers and lifestyles differ, so a range of working arrangements is available, including

full-time, part-time and weekend-only contracts.

Different shift patterns can be discussed, with the aim of creating a rota that supports both clinical development and a healthy work-life balance.

£1,500 CPD allowance + 35 hours paid CPD pro rata

ECC certificate support, including financial assistance and paid study leave

• Enhanced sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Seven weeks' annual leave pro rata

50% discounted staff pet care

• Excellent public transport links for easy commuting

New team members benefit from a

one-week hands-on practical training programme, followed by

20 hours of flexible, case-based e-learning that can be completed at their own pace.

This blended approach provides a strong foundation for vets developing their emergency and critical care skills and helps them build confidence quickly.

For a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a rewarding night ECC role with excellent earning potential, genuine flexibility and outstanding clinical development, Gateshead is an opportunity worth exploring.