Veterinary Surgeon

PetMedics (Worsley); Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a skilled Veterinary Surgeon for an Emergency & Critical Care role. This position offers twilight shifts every 8 weeks along with a competitive salary. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience, along with strong communication and time management skills. Mentorship is available for those with less ECC experience. The practice provides a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Gym membership deals

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Surgeon.
• ECC experience is a bonus, mentorship is available.
• Ability to handle communication in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Join a team in Emergency & Critical Care.
• Work twilight shifts and handle emergencies.
• Collaborate with colleagues on surgical cases.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Emergency care

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Overview

Veterinary Surgeon - Twilight 1:8

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at PetMedics in an Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) role. This position involves working one week of twilight shifts (6pm - 4am, 9.5 hours plus a 30-minute break) every 8 weeks.

What we are looking for

• A Veterinary Surgeon with at least 2 years of experience; ECC experience is a bonus but not essential, as mentorship is available
• Strong communication and time management skills in emergencies
• Option for consult-only shifts, with surgical cases handled by colleagues on duty
• A 1 in 8 week rota that can complement another role elsewhere
• No sole charge, always 2 to 4 vets on shift, depending on the time

About PetMedics

PetMedics is a large, 24-hour veterinary hospital supported by an outstanding clinical team of 33 vets, 40 nurses, and PCAs, all dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

Our hospital is equipped with:

• 4 theatres, 6 consulting rooms, a dedicated ICU
• On-site CT scanner, digital x-ray, 3 ultrasound machines
• Endoscopy, laparoscopy, mechanical ventilation
• In-house laboratory

You’ll be working alongside a highly experienced team, including Certificate holders in ECC, surgery, medicine, imaging, dermatology, dentistry, ophthalmology, cardiology, and clinical pathology.

We’re proud to hold GOLD Cat Friendly Clinic status, along with Silver rabbit-friendly and dog-friendly awards.

Take a virtual tour of our hospital: https://vimeo.com/896616600

Salary, shifts & benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience.

Shift pattern: 1 week of twilight shifts (6pm - 4am) every 8 weeks. If this doesn’t quite suit you, check out our Twilight Weekend role here.

Our benefits package includes:

• Access to Vet Oracle, our clinical support platform
• Generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, parental leave
• Staff discounts, gym membership deals, and much more

Explore the full list on our What We Offer page.

Interested or  To apply

For an informal chat about this role, or to arrange a visit to the practice for a warm welcome, please contact our Resourcing Partner, Dave, on 07780 436 395 or at [e-mail].

To submit an online application, click ‘Apply Now’, upload your CV, and we’ll be in touch.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.