Night Veterinary Surgeon

Animal Trust; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks of holiday per year

Staff discount

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Private healthcare

Contributory pension scheme

CPD funding

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider in Ellesmere Port, UK, is seeking an experienced veterinary surgeon to join their night team specializing in Emergency and Critical Care. The role involves working a flexible 7:14 rota, overseeing inpatient services, and collaborating with a well-equipped team. Candidates passionate about providing accessible veterinary treatment and keen to enhance their ECC skills are encouraged to apply. Comprehensive development opportunities and benefits are offered, including 6 weeks of holiday and private healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in Emergency and Critical Care is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills to empathize with clients and patients.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care during night shifts.
• Oversee inpatient services and ensure high standards of care.
• Collaborate with the day team for seamless patient management.

Skills

Emergency and Critical Care (ECC)

Empathy towards owners and patients

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Technical capability

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 18:30 – 07:30. At Animal Trust, you’ll be working alongside an exceptional group of colleagues including certificate holders, advanced practitioners, and a diplomat all committed to providing the highest standard of care and continually advancing their clinical skills.

Night work at Animal Trust offers the right candidate a unique flexibility. We are open to discussing rota options to suit your commitments outside of work. We run a 24-hour service from three of our hospitals, so working nights at Animal Trust ensures you are never alone, and we provide a collaborative environment where vets can always consult with one another regarding cases.

What We’re After:

• 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.

What You’ll Get:

• 7:14 rota (average of 28 hours a week) – We are open to looking at different rota options including full‑time (40 hrs)
• 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 a free employee assistance programme (awarded after 12 months of service)
• RCVS and VDS fees paid.
• Refer a friend bonus
• Store discounts with Vivup
• Staff discount
• Contributory pension scheme
• CPD funded

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