Veterinary Surgeon – Weekend ECC

CVS Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary care provider is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon for emergency consultations on weekends. This role involves working one weekend every four weeks from 4pm to 12am, with mentorship available for less experienced candidates. The position offers competitive salary and a supportive team environment with multiple veterinary professionals. Ideal for those looking to integrate work with other commitments and seeking a dynamic ECC role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Veterinary support platform

Pension

Discounted gym

Holidays and paternal leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a veterinary surgeon.
• ECC experience preferable but not essential.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care consultations on weekends.
• Work collaboratively with other veterinary surgeons.
• Manage time effectively in an emergency setting.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Emergency care experience

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Overview

Veterinary Surgeon – Twilight Weekend

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our weekend team at PetMedics for an ECC role. This is working 1 weekend every 4 weeks, on our twilight shift between 4pm-12am.

What we are looking for

• An experienced (2 years +) veterinary surgeon, ECC experience preferable but not essential, as mentoring can be provided
• Excellent communication skills and time management in the emergency setting
• Can be consult only, due to vets with surgical bias on shift to take patients to theatre if preferred
• Regular weekend rota, so can work around a job elsewhere
• No sole charge: there are always 2-4 other vets on shift with you, depending on the time of day.

Who are we?

PetMedics is a large 24-hour veterinary hospital, staffed by a clinical team of 33 veterinary surgeons, 40 nurses and PCAs, all committed to offering the best possible level of care.

Our facilities include – 4 theatres, 6 consulting rooms, a dedicated ICU, on-site CT scanner, digital x-ray, 3x ultrasound machines, endoscopy, laparoscopy, mechanical ventilation, and an in-house laboratory.

You will have the support of our very experienced veterinary team, with Certificate holders in ECC, surgery, medicine, imaging, dermatology, dentistry, ophthalmology, cardiology and clinical pathology.

We are proud to have been awarded the GOLD status for being a Cat Friendly Clinic, Silver rabbit-friendly award and dog-friendly status.

Take a tour of our hospital and see for yourself – visit: vimeo.com/896616600

Salary, shifts and benefits

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will be offered a competitive salary, dependent on experience.

We currently have the following shift pattern available: 1x weekend every 4 weeks of 4pm - 12am (7.5-hour shift of ECC consults, on with 3 other vets). If this isn’t quite right, take a look at our other Twilight role here.

We have a large suite of benefits that include Vet Oracle, our support platform for veterinary colleagues that provides expert advice and support across a range of clinical areas, plus holidays, pensions, discounts, paternal leave, discounted gym… and many more that you can view 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.