Night veterinary surgeon ECC role - Warrington - various rotas

Bright Leaf Recruitment; Warrington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

CPD funding

Private healthcare

Enhanced family leave

Contributory pension

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Vivup store savings

Visa sponsorship where required

Refer-a-friend bonus

Employee assistance programme

Sickness benefit cover up to 52 weeks

Job summary

Bright Leaf Recruitment is seeking Veterinary Surgeons with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care to join a newly developed 24/7 hospital in Warrington. The role suits clinicians who thrive in a fast-paced ECC environment and are motivated by a varied caseload.

Night shifts are part of a flexible pattern, with salary based on a 40-hour week. The hospital emphasizes continuity with daytime teams and aims to provide outstanding care across all hours.

Qualifications

• Veterinary Surgeon with interest in Emergency and Critical Care.
• Able to work night shifts and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Join the night ECC service at a 24/7 Warrington hospital.
• Collaborate with daytime first opinion and referral teams.
• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care across all hours.

Skills

ECC

Job description

Role Summary

Veterinary Surgeons with a strong interest in Emergency and Critical Care are sought to join the night service at a newly developed 24/7 hospital in Warrington. The role is suited to clinicians who thrive in fast-paced environments and are motivated by the challenges and variety that ECC work brings.

Service Overview

The out-of-hours service is designed to be more accessible to pet owners, supported by a transparent pricing model that includes an £79 consultation fee. Night clinicians benefit from close integration with the hospital’s daytime first opinion and referral teams, ensuring seamless continuity of care and strong clinical support across all hours of operation.

The Warrington hospital represents a major new development within a growing veterinary group. Purpose-built as a modern 24/7 facility, it has been designed to support first opinion, referral, and emergency services under one roof. The hospital includes multiple consultation rooms, dedicated wards for both dogs and cats, isolation facilities, several operating theatres, a fully equipped dental suite, advanced diagnostic areas, and digital imaging capabilities. Alongside its clinical design, the hospital provides high-quality staff facilities intended to support wellbeing and teamwork in a comfortable working environment.

Company Purpose

This Company have a clear social purpose. Rather than focusing on profit maximisation, its model is built around long-term sustainability and improving access to veterinary care. Its guiding principle is that no pet should go untreated when a viable option exists. Through initiatives such as free consultations and transparent pricing, the organisation aims to reduce financial barriers and make essential care more accessible to all pet owners.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be passionate about ECC, motivated to make a meaningful difference, and comfortable working in a busy, dynamic setting. A strong sense of empathy for both patients and owners is essential, along with enthusiasm for a varied caseload and a desire to develop clinical skills further. The role also requires effective collaboration with the daytime clinical team and a commitment to delivering high-quality care as part of a multidisciplinary service.

Shift Pattern / Working Hours

Both full-time and part-time applicants are considered, with night shifts typically running from 18:30 to 07:30. Salaries are based on a 40-hour full-time equivalent.

Benefits

• six weeks of annual leave
• CPD funding
• support for ongoing professional development
• private healthcare
• an enhanced family leave package
• a contributory pension scheme
• payment of RCVS and VDS fees
• a cycle to work scheme
• staff discounts
• store savings via Vivup
• visa sponsorship where required
• a refer-a-friend bonus
• access to an employee assistance programme with counselling services after 12 months of service
• sickness benefit cover for up to 52 weeks