Are you an experienced and motivated Vet with a passion for emergency and critical care? This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and supportive OOH team at a large, RCVS-accredited Small Animal Hospital on the edge of the Cotswolds.

Key Details

• Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire

• Role: Emergency Night Veterinary Surgeon

• Salary: Up to £72,500 per annum (DOE)

• Hours: Full or part time considered

• Rota: 7 nights on, 14 nights off (Monday to Sunday)

• Contract: Permanent

The Role

• Provide emergency and critical care for both the practice's own clients and those of local referring practices

• Take responsibility for emergency medical and surgical procedures during OOH shifts

• Lead and support a dedicated night nurse team, with access to 20 day vets including certificate holders

• Manage a varied and challenging caseload in a well-equipped hospital

About the Practice

• Large, RCVS-accredited Small Animal Hospital and Emergency Services Clinic

• Recently refurbished hospital with state-of-the-art facilities including:

  • 4 theatres

  • CT scanner

  • Laparoscopic equipment

  • Rigid and flexible endoscopy

  • Advanced ultrasound

• Supportive and friendly team with regular social events, from BBQs and Christmas parties to pancake days and bowling nights

• Local accommodation available if required

Location
Located on the edge of the Cotswolds, with excellent motorway links to the South West, London, and the North. The area offers stunning countryside, historic towns, and great leisure opportunities, all within easy reach of urban amenities.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £72,500 per annum (DOE)

• 6.6 weeks annual leave

• £1,750 CPD allowance per annum

• RCVS fees and two other professional memberships paid

• Health Shield wellbeing plan (dentistry, physio, massage, etc.)

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay

• Staff discount scheme for pets

• My Benefits – discounts on retail, travel, gyms and more

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Company sick pay (2 weeks full, 4 weeks half pay)

• CPD/training support and career progression opportunities

• Annual pay reviews

• Regular wellbeing and social events

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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