Night Veterinary Surgeon

Linnaeus Veterinary Limited

Morley

On-site

GBP 63,000 - 77,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks' holiday

Relocation support

RCVS/VDS fees paid

Employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Electric car salary sacrifice

Enhanced equal family leave

Extensive CPD funding

Group development opportunities

Job summary

Abbey House Veterinary Hospital in Morley, Leeds is seeking a Night Veterinary Surgeon to join our emergency team. You’ll provide high-quality emergency and critical care during night shifts, working in a Tier 3 hospital with extensive facilities and a collaborative support network.

Salary is £70,000 per annum depending on experience, with a 7 nights on / 14 nights off pattern and full-time hours. You’ll be part of a dedicated team and have access to ongoing CPD and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

Demonstrates genuine interest in emergency and critical care.
Confident in managing emergency medical and surgical cases.
Remains calm and makes sound clinical decisions under pressure.
Possesses excellent communication to explain diagnoses and treatment options.
Enjoys collaborative team work and takes a practical, proactive approach.
Committed to high-quality patient and client care and ongoing ECC development.

Responsibilities

Assess, stabilise and manage critically ill or injured patients.
Perform emergency medical and surgical procedures as needed.
Develop treatment plans and adjust based on patient response.
Make evidence-based clinical decisions in challenging situations.
Handover or discharge patients appropriately and communicate with clients.
Work with nursing team to deliver excellent patient care and support.

Skills

ECC interest

Emergency & critical care

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptable / can-do

Patient and client care

ECC experience development

Job description

Night Veterinary Surgeon at Abbey House Veterinary Hospital, Morley, Leeds £70,000 per annum, depending on experience | Full-time | 7 nights on / 14 nights off

Love the buzz of ECC? Are you a Veterinary Surgeon who thrives on the challenge of emergency and critical care? Do you enjoy using your clinical skills to solve complex cases, make confident decisions and provide lifesaving care when it matters most? At Abbey House Veterinary Hospital, we’re looking for a Night Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated emergency team. This is a role where every shift brings something different. You’ll work in a busy, well-equipped hospital alongside an experienced nursing team, managing a varied emergency caseload and having the opportunity to develop your skills with the support of a highly collaborative team. With a 7 nights on, 14 nights off working pattern, you’ll have plenty of dedicated time away from work to recharge, pursue your interests and enjoy life outside the hospital.

Why join Abbey House?

A varied and rewarding caseload No two nights are the same. You’ll have the opportunity to manage a wide range of emergency and critical cases, from stabilising critically ill patients through to working up complex medical and surgical presentations. It’s a fantastic opportunity to build your confidence, develop your clinical decision-making and continually expand your ECC experience.

Excellent clinical facilities

You’ll be working from a Tier 3 hospital with outstanding facilities and equipment, supported by a highly skilled and dedicated team. Our facilities include:

Full imaging suite, including X-ray and multiple ultrasound scanners
4 operating theatres with a dedicated surgical nursing team and certificate-holder-led services
Dedicated dental suite with dental X-ray
Rigid and flexible endoscopy, including laparoscopy
Excellent inpatient facilities with separate dog, cat and exotic wards
Dedicated day and long-stay wards
ICU facilities
On-site laboratory with dedicated technician, including haematology, biochemistry, coagulation and EPOC
Separate dog and cat waiting areas
7 consult rooms

A team that has your back

Emergency work can be challenging, which is why having the right people around you matters. You’ll be joining a supportive, friendly and experienced team that values collaboration, open communication and looking out for one another. Our Associates are fundamental to our success, and we’re proud to have some of the finest specialists, Veterinary Surgeons and nurses in the UK within our wider team. We also take wellbeing seriously. Our Colleague Council organises regular social events, while our Engagement Action Plan has been developed together with our team. We have trained Mental Health First Aiders on site and continue to invest in our wellbeing agenda.

About Abbey House

Abbey House Veterinary Hospital is a Tier 3 Hospital in Morley, West Yorkshire, just a short train journey from Leeds. We are a high-standard primary care and mid-tier referral hospital, supported by five satellite clinics, with a strong focus on clinical quality and continually developing our people and services. And when you’re not at work, you’ll have easy access to some fantastic places to explore, with the beautiful Peak District nearby and the historic city of York less than an hour away. Sustainability is also important to us, and we’re proud to hold the Investors in the Environment Green Award.

Your role

As a Night Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll be responsible for providing high-quality emergency and critical care throughout your shifts. You’ll have the opportunity to:

Confidently assess, stabilise and manage critically ill or injured patients
Perform emergency medical and surgical procedures
Develop appropriate treatment plans and adapt them as patients respond to treatment
Make strong, evidence-based clinical decisions in challenging situations
Manage cases through to the appropriate point of handover or discharge
Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients during often difficult and emotional situations
Work closely with our experienced nursing team to provide excellent patient care
Contribute to a positive, collaborative and supportive team environment

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who:

Has a genuine interest in emergency and critical care
Is confident managing emergency medical and surgical cases
Can remain calm and make sound clinical decisions under pressure
Has excellent communication skills and can explain diagnoses, prognoses and treatment options clearly to worried owners
Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a close-knit team
Takes a practical, adaptable and can-do approach
Is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care
Wants to continue developing their clinical skills and ECC experience

The working pattern

Full-time | 7 nights on / 14 nights off Hours: 7pm-8:30am

What we offer

We want our Associates to feel valued, supported and able to build a fulfilling career with us. As part of the Mars family of businesses, you’ll also have access to development opportunities across the wider group. Our benefits include: