Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours

British Veterinary Association; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice in Brighton as a clinician in their OOH service, focusing on emergency and critical care. This role offers a balanced work-life schedule with flexible hours, a supportive team, and state-of-the-art facilities. Enjoy generous benefits including annual leave, CPD funding, and professional memberships while working in a vibrant city with great lifestyle options.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

BVA membership covered

Discounted veterinary fees

Qualifications

• ECC experience or eagerness to develop in this area.
• Strong communication skills and dedication to evidence-based medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and inpatient care.
• Work alongside specialists and advanced practitioners.
• Participate in team meetings for excellent governance.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Excellence

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

New Priory Vets is seeking ambitious and driven clinicians passionate about ECC to join our OOH service. Our RCVS-accredited practice in Brighton offers a sustainable approach to ECC night work with split shifts (4:30 pm-12:30 am or 10:30 pm-9:30 am), allowing you to pursue your ECC passion without burnout. We welcome both full-time and part-time applicants for flexibility.

Be part of an exceptional team

Located in Brighton, a vibrant city near the South Downs National Park, our practice offers a blend of urban and countryside living with good links to London and international airports. Our flourishing referral, out of hours, and first opinion services include on-site specialists, advanced practitioners, and certificate holders in various fields. Our RVNs hold a variety of certificates and are supported by dedicated teams of NA's, SVN's, receptionists, and friendly management.

Our state-of-the-art equipment features extensive diagnostics, including a recently upgraded CT and a dedicated cardiac suite with ultrasound. Regular team and M&M meetings ensure excellent governance for our clients and their pets.

Why join us?

1. Balanced Work-Life Schedule - 2 in 5 weekends, no weekend or Bank Holiday day shifts, averaging 35 hours per week
2. Diverse Caseload - Emergencies, inpatient care, referral cases
3. Supportive Team - Work alongside specialists, Advanced Practitioners, experienced night RVNs, and dedicated ACAs
4. State-of-the-Art Equipment - On-site CT, laparoscopy, diagnostics
5. Brighton Location - Experience city, countryside, and seaside living

What we're looking for

We seek a team-focused vet with ECC experience or eagerness to develop in this area. Enthusiasm, clinical excellence, strong communication skills, and dedication to evidence-based medicine are essential. We are open to part-time and 12-month FTC options.

Because our employees matter

We value our people highly and invest in our team, premises, and processes. Benefits include:

Work-life Balance and Wellbeing

• 6.6 weeks annual leave (plus service-based increases)
• Family-friendly policies including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Birthday leave

Development

• £1500 CPD allowance annually
• Encouraged and funded certificates and further study
• Learning opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon
• Research funding opportunities
• £1250 per annum Care Fund for vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership covered
• VDS cover

Additional Benefits

• Discounted veterinary fees
• Retail & gym discounts, cycle to work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Sponsorship for overseas employees
• Private pension scheme