Night Veterinary Surgeon

Animal Trust (UK); Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable veterinary clinic in Ellesmere Port seeks an experienced veterinary surgeon to join their 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care team. You'll oversee a diverse range of cases with support from a fully staffed nursing team. The role offers a 7:14 rota, excellent training opportunities, and various employee benefits. If you're dedicated to providing affordable and high-quality veterinary treatment, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

6 weeks of holiday per year

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Private healthcare

Employee assistance program

Contributory pension scheme

CPD funded to diploma level

Qualifications

• Experience in Emergency and Critical Care (ECC).
• Ability to empathise with patients and their owners.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated care to patients in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate seamlessly with the day team.
• Oversee and manage a diverse range of animal cases overnight.

Skills

Emergency and Critical Care (ECC)

Empathy with owners and patients

Technical capability

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Tools

Ultrasound

Radiography

CT

Job description

Are you an experienced veterinary surgeon seeking the thrill of Emergency and Critical Care (ECC), coupled with the rewarding knowledge that you are truly making a difference?

At Animal Trust, our vision is to provide accessible and affordable veterinary treatment to our clients, and this commitment doesn't end when the day does. Our Ellesmere Port clinic operates a 24-hour service, ensuring dedicated care for our patients around the clock. All prices for our inpatient and outpatient services remain the same no matter what time of day.

Throughout the night, you'll encounter a diverse range of cases while overseeing our inpatient service. Our well-equipped facility boasts a fully staffed, experienced night nursing team for support throughout your shift. Our site is equipped with diagnostic tools, including ultrasound, radiography and CT, and a standard shift runs from 1830 – 0730. At Animal Trust, we take pride in our team's expertise, with certificate holders in Surgery, Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology. Night work offers flexibility and we are open to discussing rota options to suit your commitments outside of work. We operate a 24-hour service from three of our hospitals, providing a collaborative environment where vets can consult with one another regarding cases.

Responsibilities

• You really love what you do and want to make a big difference.
• You feel as strongly as we do about our social mission.
• You can empathise with the owner and the patient.
• You enjoy the buzz and liveliness of a fast-paced environment.
• You’re excited by the opportunity to get stuck into a varied caseload.
• You’re keen to grow your technical capability and be part of a friendly and multi-talented team.
• You love ECC and keen to grow on your skills.
• You’re able to work seamlessly with our day team.

Benefits

• 7:14 rota (average of 31.1 hours a week)
• Excellent development and training opportunities
• 6 weeks of holiday per year
• Staff discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and paternity package
• 52 weeks sickness benefit, private healthcare and an employee assistance program (awarded after 12 months of service)
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Refer a friend bonus
• Store discounts with Vivup
• Contributory pension scheme
• CPD funded to diploma level

If you feel strongly about making veterinary treatment as affordable as possible, want to work for a company that puts quality of care above profit, then this could be the role for you.