Veterinary Surgeon - OOH (Up to £70,000 pro rata)

British Veterinary Association; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at Exonia Veterinary Emergency Service in Exeter as an OOH Veterinary Surgeon. This role, offering up to £70,000 annually, involves emergency surgeries and patient care in a supportive environment with excellent professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will enjoy a balanced rota and a range of perks aimed at fostering a nurturing workplace culture.

Benefits

Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS)

CPD and further studies encouraged

Workplace pension scheme

Maternity, Adoption Pay, Paternity Pay

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted pet treatments

Employee Assistance Programme

Performance bonus scheme

Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE)

Internal career progression and transfers

Qualifications

• Experienced in emergency surgeries and sole charge responsibilities.
• Keen interest in developing knowledge with available CPD opportunities.
• Confident in handling varied caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency veterinary care on an OOH basis.
• Work closely with other veterinarians and nurses to deliver top-quality animal care.
• Manage after-hours consultations and surgeries.

Skills

Emergency Surgery

Animal Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

• Up to £70,000 (prorated) DOE
• Annualised Contract - 1 week on / 2 weeks off (61 shifts per year)
• OOH

OOH Veterinary Surgeon at Exonia Veterinary Emergency Service, Exeter - Up to £70,000 (prorated) DOE

The Exonia Veterinary Emergency Service (EVES) was set up in August 2013 with the aim of offering local and affordable small animal emergency services to practices in and around Exeter and South and East Devon. We have had an experienced vet and nurse on site every night since then and have saved the lives of thousands of pets during this time. With a varied case load in emergency care, we often receive unique and unusual cases creating an opportunity to utilise surgical abilities.

EVES are searching for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their Out of Hours team on a one week on and two week off rota pattern:

Week 1: 4x Nights (Mon-Thurs 6:45pm-8am)
Week 2 and 3: Off
Week 4: 3x Nights (Fri-Sun 6:45pm-8am)
Week 5 and 6: Off

This rota equates to 61 shifts per year, the successful candidate also has the option of adding Sunday shifts to the contract.

The successful candidate will work with a team of skilled team of vets and vet nurses who are passionate about animal care are dedicated to providing the highest quality care.

You will be experienced and confident in emergency surgery and sole charge, you will be working with an experienced OOH RVN. Ideally, you will have had an exposure to a varied caseload and have a keen interest in developing knowledge further - we have industry leading CPD available!

A word from the manager: I am committed to creating an environment where both the team and our patients thrive, and I am excited to continue building on the camaraderie that makes this place so special. As a manager, I am dedicated to making sure that everyone feels valued and supported, ensuring that we can maintain the high standards of care our clients expect while also making sure that the workplace remains engaging, dynamic, and enjoyable for all involved.

In return we offer:

• Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS)
• CPD and further studies encouraged - you are learning and clinical growth is important to us!
• Workplace pension scheme
• Maternity, Adoption Pay, Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted pet treatments
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health first aiders available
• Performance bonus scheme
• Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE)
• Internal career progression and transfers available - with a network of over 500 practices

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.

For more information, contact Emily Card at [e-mail] or click Apply Now