A leading provider of animal care in Bridgwater, Somerset, is seeking an enthusiastic ECC Night Veterinary Surgeon. This opportunity is with a Small Animal Hospital that has achieved the highest accredited standard awarded by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), a feat accomplished by only 7% of accredited veterinary practices in the UK.
The Role:
The successful candidate will join an innovative Out of Hours (OOH) team at a Centre of Excellence that prides itself on high clinical standards and a supportive ethos. The role entails weekend and holiday cover, working alongside a dedicated Night Nurse, a Phone Triage Nurse, and a Twilight ACA, with occasionally an additional Twilight Vet.
Rota:
- Friday and Saturday, 7 pm-8.30 am (2 nights), two weekends on and then two off.
- Opportunity to pick additional night shifts for holiday cover if desired
- The hospital is open to discussing hours and days, offering flexibility for the right candidate.
About the Practice:
This veterinary hospital consists of a team of 8 vets, 12 nurses, and support staff, offering a comprehensive range of services. Their facilities include an in-house laboratory, ultrasound, digital radiography, and endoscopic equipment. They provide 24-hour on-site emergency care, ensuring the best possible response to critical cases. The hospital is also a registered veterinary nurse training centre. This role presents the opportunity to work in a historic market town with easy access to the coast and just an hour's drive from bustling Bristol. Not to mention the proximity to Glastonbury!
Benefits include:
- Salary up to £70,000 pro rata, depending on experience
- 6.6 weeks paid holiday, including bank holidays
- £1750 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Allowance per annum
- Contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
- RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
- Veterinary Defence Society (VDS) cover
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- Offers, discounts, and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment, and much more
- Cycle to Work scheme
- CPD/training support
- Company sick pay
- Annual pay reviews
- Focus on employee well-being
- Career progression opportunities
Ref: JN -042025-32902
If you are a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon looking for a rewarding role within a supportive and innovative team, apply today.