Are you an experienced vet with a passion for Emergency & Critical Care? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive OOH team at a busy RCVS-accredited Small Animal Hospital in Somerset. With the coast, Bristol and Glastonbury all close by, you'll enjoy both professional challenge and a great lifestyle.

Key Details

• Role: ECC Night Veterinary Surgeon

• Location: Bridgwater, Somerset

• Hours: Part time – 2 nights per week (Friday & Saturday, 7pm–8.30am)

• Salary: Up to £70,000 pro rata (DOE)

• Rota: 2 weekends on, 2 weekends off – flexible holiday cover shifts available

The Role

• Provide out-of-hours emergency and critical care for small animals

• Work alongside a dedicated night nurse, twilight triage nurse and ACA, with occasional twilight vet support

• Deliver high clinical standards in an RCVS-accredited hospital (achieved by only 7% of UK practices)

• Manage varied ECC caseloads, ensuring excellent patient care throughout the night

The Team & Facilities

• Part of a highly regarded, innovative team in a Centre of Excellence

• Supportive colleagues with a strong ethos of teamwork and development

• Well-equipped RCVS Small Animal Hospital offering advanced facilities and 24/7 care

Benefits (pro rata)

• Salary up to £70,000 (DOE)

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays

• £1750 CPD allowance per annum with training support

• RCVS & VDS fees paid plus two additional memberships

• Health Shield wellbeing contributions (dentistry, physio, sports massage and more)

• Enhanced parental and family leave

• Discounted veterinary fees

• My Perks – discounts and cashback on shopping, travel & entertainment

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Company sick pay & annual pay reviews

• Career progression opportunities

The Area
Bridgwater is a historic Somerset market town with excellent transport links, sitting close to the coast, the Quantock Hills and the Mendips. Bristol is just an hour away, and Glastonbury is on your doorstep. A great spot for anyone who enjoys variety, community and outdoor life.

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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