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OOH Veterinary Surgeon

J828920 Leeds Yorkshire & Humberside £55K - £60K / Year

Out of Hours ECC Veterinary Surgeon

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Out of Hours Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established RCVS-accredited 24-hour Small Animal Hospital in the Leeds area.

This role is ideal for a vet with a passion for ECC who is looking to work within a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, managing a diverse emergency caseload while enjoying an excellent work-life balance with a 7 nights on, 14 nights off rota.

Benefits Overview

• Competitive salary of £55,000£60,000 DOE
• Excellent 7 nights on, 14 nights off rota
• £1,500 annual CPD allowance
• Certificate funding and career development encouraged
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS and BSAVA)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts and rewards scheme
• Opportunity to undertake additional locum work during time off if desired
• Supportive clinical environment with strong mentoring
• Work within an RCVS-accredited 24-hour hospital

Key Duties

• Provide high-quality emergency and critical care to a varied caseload
• Manage medical and surgical emergencies throughout overnight shifts
• Perform emergency procedures and surgeries as required
• Deliver exceptional patient and client care
• Work closely with the dedicated night nursing and support team
• Collaborate with certificate holders and the wider hospital team
• Contribute to maintaining exceptional clinical standards

Working Pattern

• Permanent Out of Hours position
• 7 nights on, followed by 14 nights off
• Long-term rota providing an excellent work-life balance
• Opportunity for additional locum work during time off if desired

Practice Facilities

This modern, purpose-built 24-hour veterinary hospital provides first-opinion, referral and emergency care, supporting numerous local practices while maintaining its own busy caseload.

The hospital is equipped with advanced facilities including:

• CT scanner
• Laparoscopy equipment
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Endoscopy
• Full IDEXX in-house laboratory
• ECG
• Dental suite with dental radiography
• Orthopaedic surgical equipment
• Dedicated emergency and critical care facilities

You'll work alongside an experienced team of Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Care Assistants and support staff, with access to in-house certificate holders in surgery, internal medicine, dentistry and endosurgery.

The dedicated overnight team typically includes a Veterinary Surgeon, Senior RVN, Veterinary Care Assistants, a receptionist during the evening, and twilight nursing support.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Requirements

• BVSc or equivalent qualification recognised in the UK
• RCVS registration (or eligibility)
• Previous Emergency and Critical Care experience
• Confident with emergency medicine and surgery
• Strong clinical decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Passion for delivering outstanding patient care
• Commitment to continued professional development

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ECC Veterinary Surgeon to join a progressive 24-hour hospital offering an exceptional level of clinical exposure, advanced equipment and genuine opportunities for professional development. You'll manage a rewarding and varied emergency caseload while benefiting from the support of experienced colleagues and certificate holders across multiple disciplines.

Located in the Leeds area, this role combines an excellent work-life balance with exposure to advanced emergency medicine, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced veterinary surgeon looking to further develop their ECC career.

How to Apply:

To apply please click on the link below or call the team on 01423 813453 or email us at [email protected]