pound 55K - 66K

Global Veterinary Careers; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD funding

Pension

Wellbeing rota

Job summary

GV Careers Limited is seeking an experienced Emergency Vet to join a premier small animal hospital in the West Midlands. You will handle a diverse emergency caseload with 24/7 ECC specialist support, focusing on inpatient and critical care with excellent nurse-to-vet ratios.

The rota is designed to support wellbeing with an eight-week cycle offering regular time off, a mix of day, evening, and overnight shifts, and a generous benefits package including CPD and pension.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a small animal hospital setting.
• Experience in a hospital/referral setting highly preferred.
• Out-of-hours (OOH) emergency medicine and surgery experience is desirable.
• A team-focused approach with strong communication and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and rewarding emergency caseload with 24/7 ECC Specialist support.
• Deliver high-quality inpatient and critical care with excellent nurse-to-vet ratios.
• Collaborate daily with Specialists across Anaesthesia, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology and Orthopaedics.

Skills

Two years experience

OOH experience

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

An extraordinary opportunity has arisen for a confident and motivated Emergency Vet to join an expanding emergency team within one of the UK’s most prestigious, purpose-built small animal veterinary hospitals. This role offers outstanding case exposure, incredible Specialist support, and a rota meticulously designed to protect your work-life balance.

About the Practice & Location:

Situated in the West Midlands, this world-class, state-of-the-art hospital is internationally recognised for clinical excellence and innovation. The facility is equipped with industry-leading diagnostic and surgical equipment, including:

• Siemens 64-slice CT & Siemens 1.5T MRI

• Two digital radiography suites & advanced ultrasonography

• Video endoscopy & electrodiagnostics

• Extensive advanced surgical equipment & two in-theatre mobile image intensifiers

About the Role and Team:

You will join a collaborative and highly supportive Emergency Vet and Intern team, fully backed by an incredible squad of dedicated Emergency and Night Nurses. In this role, you will manage a diverse and rewarding emergency caseload with 24/7 support from ECC Specialists, allowing you to focus on high-quality inpatient and critical care with excellent nurse-to-vet ratios.

You will also collaborate daily with internationally recognised Specialists across every major discipline, including Anaesthesia, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Orthopaedics.

Rota Overview (8-Week Cycle): Designed specifically to support wellbeing, this balanced mix of day, evening, and overnight shifts builds in three full weeks off every cycle!

• Week 1: Monday–Sunday (7am–5pm)

• Week 2: Off

• Week 3: Monday–Sunday (4pm–2am, on-call 2am–5am)

• Week 4: Off

• Week 5: Off

• Week 6: Monday–Thursday (12pm–10pm), Friday (2pm–12am)

• Week 7: Tue–Thu on-call (7pm–11pm), Friday (11am–9pm), Saturday (10am–8pm), Sunday (7am–5pm)

• Week 8: Monday (7am–5pm), Tue–Thu on-call (8am–12pm)

About You (To be considered)

To thrive in this high-performing hospital environment, you will need:

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a small animal hospital setup.

• Experience working within a hospital or referral setting is highly preferred.

• Out-of-hours (OOH) emergency medicine and surgery experience is desirable.

• A team-focused approach, strong communication skills, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Benefits:

This position offers a premium environment alongside a highly competitive rewards package:

• Salary: £66,000 per annum

• Extensive internal and fully funded external CPD (perfect if you are pursuing or looking to start a certificate!)

• RCVS & VDS fees paid

• E-car salary sacrifice scheme

• Enhanced equal family leave

• Employer contribution pension scheme & Life Assurance

• Comprehensive, easily accessible wellbeing package