Weekend ECC Vet

CVS Veterinary Group; East Midlands; Vor Ort; GBP 39.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

CPD allowance

RCVS fees paid

VDS fees paid

Share scheme

Health Shield cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discount across CVS practices

Referral-level support

Zusammenfassung

CVS Veterinary Group invites applications for a Weekend ECC Veterinary Surgeon at CVS24, Dovecote Veterinary Hospital in Castle Donington. The role focuses on weekend emergency and urgent care, supported by a multidisciplinary referral hospital and an expert nursing team.

The position offers flexible weekend patterns (1 in 2, 1 in 3, 1 in 4 weekends) with scope for portfolio careers, ongoing CPD and generous benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in emergency and urgent care medicine.
• Confidence in prioritising and managing clinical cases.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Delivers excellent patient and client care.
• Thrives in a fast-paced and varied environment.

Aufgaben

• Join CVS24 Dovecote Veterinary Hospital on weekend ECC shifts.
• Manage a busy emergency caseload with support from the referral hospital.
• Utilise advanced diagnostics and input from specialist teams as needed.
• Provide high-quality patient and client care during weekend duty.
• Offer flexible weekend patterns to suit other commitments.

Kenntnisse

ECC medicine

Emergency care

Clinical prioritisation

Team collaboration

Patient care

Tools

Advanced diagnostics

In-house labs

Jobbeschreibung

Weekend ECC Veterinary Surgeon - CVS24

Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, Castle Donington

Up to £65,000 FTE (pro rata) | Flexible Weekend Commitment | Saturdays & Sundays, 8am-7pm | Referral Hospital Support

Looking for the excitement and variety of ECC work with the support, facilities and expertise of a specialist referral hospital?

CVS24 at Dovecote Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our weekend emergency and urgent care team. Whether you're looking for a regular commitment, additional ECC work alongside another role, or a flexible portfolio career, we can tailor the rota to suit you.

This is an opportunity to work within a busy multidisciplinary hospital, managing a rewarding emergency caseload while benefiting from advanced diagnostics, specialist support and an exceptional nursing team.

Why Choose CVS24?

No two shifts are the same.

Our weekend vets manage a diverse and rewarding caseload including:

• Medical emergencies
• Trauma cases
• Urgent surgical presentations
• Hospitalised inpatients
• Complex medical and surgical investigations

Working within Dovecote Veterinary Hospital gives you access to:

• Advanced imaging including CT and MRI
• Comprehensive in-house laboratory facilities
• Dedicated inpatient and intensive care facilities
• Highly experienced ECC nurses and support teams
• Referral-level facilities and equipment
• A collaborative hospital environment focused on excellent patient care

Referral Support When You Need It

One of the biggest advantages of working at CVS24 Dovecote is knowing you're never alone.

Unlike many ECC roles, you'll work within a multidisciplinary referral hospital with access to expert support from:

• Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Soft Tissue Surgery
• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Diagnostic Imaging

Whether you're managing a challenging neurological emergency, a complex fracture, a surgical emergency or an unusual medical case, specialist expertise is close at hand.

This unique environment allows you to work independently whilst having referral-level support available whenever needed, helping you grow your confidence and clinical skills.

Flexible Working

We recognise that flexibility matters.

This role is ideal for:

• Experienced GP vets
• ECC clinicians
• Referral clinicians seeking additional ECC work
• Certificate holders
• Parents returning to practice
• Semi-retired vets wishing to remain clinically active
• Vets looking to build a portfolio career

Available patterns include:

• 1 in 2 weekends
• 1 in 3 weekends
• 1 in 4 weekends

We are happy to discuss a working pattern that fits around your existing commitments.

Salary & Benefits

Up to £65,000 FTE, pro rata to your weekend commitment and experience.

In addition, you'll benefit from:

• Generous CPD allowance and support for further professional development
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• CVS Save As You Earn share scheme
• Staff discount across CVS practices
• Health Shield cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to CVS clinical communities and development programmes
• The opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary referral hospitals

About You

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who:

• Enjoys emergency and urgent care medicine
• Is confident prioritising and managing clinical cases
• Works collaboratively within a team
• Delivers excellent patient and client care
• Thrives in a fast-paced and varied environment

Previous ECC experience is desirable but not essential for the right candidate.

Why Dovecote?

Dovecote combines the pace and challenge of emergency practice with the expertise, facilities and support of a leading referral hospital.

You'll join a friendly, collaborative team where clinical excellence, continuous learning and outstanding patient care are at the heart of everything we do.

Location

Based in Castle Donington, Dovecote is ideally located between Derby, Nottingham and Leicester, with excellent road, rail and air links. The Peak District National Park is on our doorstep, offering fantastic opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits, alongside easy access to vibrant cities and affordable living.

Join Us

If you're looking for a weekend role where you can enjoy challenging ECC work while benefiting from referral-level support, advanced facilities and a genuinely supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Emergency medicine. Specialist support. Flexible commitment. Outstanding team.

At CVS24 Dovecote, you're never on your own.