Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours

Vet Record Careers; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Emergency Out of Hours Vet Surgeon to join a new referral hospital in Plymouth. The role involves providing exceptional care in a state-of-the-art facility, with a focus on emergency work and critical patient care. The position offers flexible rota patterns and a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

£1250 CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Passionate about emergency work with experience in surgeries and critical patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care for clients and feeder practices.
• Participate in a 24/7 emergency service with dedicated support.

Skills

Emergency work

Surgeries

Critical patient care

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Emergency Out of Hours Vet Surgeon to join our OOH service, providing exceptional care for our own clients as well as other feeder practices within the area. For this position, we are open to discussing 7 on, 14 off OR 3-4 nights per week rota patterns, including weekend and weekday hours.

Be a Part of our Brand New Referral Hospital

We're excited to announce the grand opening of our state-of-the-art veterinary facility in Plymouth, scheduled for May/June 2025. Located just 1 mile north of the Devon Expressway (A38), our new clinic will offer an exceptional environment for both first opinion and secondary referral services.

The facility will feature cutting-edge technology, including Plymouth's first Veterinary Computed Tomography (CT) machine, enabling unparalleled diagnostic capabilities. Dedicated wards for dogs, cats, rabbits, and exotics will ensure species-specific, compassionate care in a comfortable setting. Multiple procedural spaces centered around a spacious prep room will facilitate a wide range of treatments and surgeries.

Our team will have access to a large staff room and office spaces designed to promote collaboration and well-being.

Join our 24/7 Emergency Service

Our night team of Vets and Nurses provide the 'Vetcall' service in Plymouth from 6.30 pm to 8.30 am. A twilight nurse team bridges day and night shifts, with dedicated support for worried owners overnight. The Night Nurse and Night Vet remain on site at all times for in-patient care and emergencies.

We seek someone passionate about emergency work, with experience in surgeries and critical patient care. We support CPD and further qualifications, fostering a learning environment to help staff reach their full potential.

Live and Work in a Fantastic City

Plymouth, Britain's Ocean City, offers excellent land and water-based activities, a vibrant cultural scene, and easy access to the Southwest and Europe. We offer full relocation support if needed.

Because our Employees Matter

We value our staff highly, investing in our people, premises, and processes. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional holiday for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, surrogacy pay)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Support for non-accidental injury cases

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro-rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development via IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities
• £1250 annual Care Fund for vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional Benefits

• Pawsome Benefits discount platform
• Pension scheme (5% employee, 3% employer)
• Discounted staff pet care