Out-of-Hours (OOH) Emergency Critical Care (ECC) Veterinary Surgeon

Recruit4vets Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated OOH ECC Veterinary Surgeon to join their family-run 24/7 hospital in Leeds. This role offers a unique 7 nights on, 14 nights off rota, allowing for a great work-life balance. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive team, ensuring high-quality care for a diverse range of cases. With a focus on professional development and a generous CPD allowance, this is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about veterinary care. Join a modern, progressive practice equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and make a meaningful impact in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS)

Free onsite parking

Exclusive company discounts and rewards

Support for locum work on days off

Qualifications

• Experience in Emergency Critical Care (ECC) is essential.
• Solid medical and surgical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the existing veterinary team with complex cases.
• Deliver excellent patient and client care.

Skills

Oesophageal tube placements

Silicone Abdominal Peritoneal Drains

Pig tail urinary catheters

TFAST AFAST

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Urinary Catheterisation

Medical and surgical skills

Emergency Critical Care (ECC)

Job description

Out-of-Hours (OOH) Emergency Critical Care (ECC) Veterinary Surgeon

A family-run 24/7 hospital in Leeds is seeking an experienced and dedicated OOH ECC Veterinary Surgeon. The successful candidate will join a supportive team, providing high-quality care to a wide variety of cases. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to aid in providing the best care possible.

The Role:

• This position is a 7 nights on, 14 nights off rota.
• The role involves supporting the existing veterinary team with their complex caseload.
• The successful candidate will have solid medical and surgical skills, with experience in ECC being essential.
• The ability to embrace all aspects of the role, delivering excellent patient and client care, is key to success in this position.
• The hospital encourages development within your own area of interest and offers a generous Continuing Professional Development (CPD) allowance.

Skills and Experience:

• The veterinary team is expected to deliver, with support and training:
• Oesophageal tube placements
• Silicone Abdominal Peritoneal Drains
• Pig tail urinary catheters
• TFAST AFAST
• Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
• Urinary Catheterisation

Night Duties:

The night team regularly performs caesareans, pyometra, exploratory laparotomy with enterotomy and enterectomy. They also handle many Addisonian, Ketoacidotic diabetic cases and severe pancreatitis cases.

Package and Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000, depending on experience.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS).
• Free onsite parking.
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards.
• The hospital supports locum work elsewhere on your days off.

About the Practice:

The practice is a modern and progressive veterinary hospital, set up in 2012. It is a family-run, RCVS Accredited Hospital and Emergency Service Clinic, providing OOH and referral support to 16 referring surgeries. The hospital is run alongside a thriving first opinion business, offering a variety typically found in a busy general practice. The bright, air-conditioned surgery is purpose-built to industry-leading standards and has state-of-the-art equipment. The team comprises 70 members, which include 15 vets, day and night nurse teams, and supporting day and night VCAs.

If you are a proactive Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for delivering excellent veterinary care, this could be the perfect role for you. Apply today to join this fantastic team.

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