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ECC Night Vet Opportunity in Somerset

  • Location

    Bridgwater

  • Sector:

    Veterinary Surgeon

  • Job type:

    Permanent Full-Time

  • Start date:

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  • End date:

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  • Salary:

    Up to £70,000 p/a FTE (DOE)

  • Contact:

    Holly Walsh

  • Contact email:

    info@recruit4vets.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    JN -042025-32902

  • Published:

    21 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-08-31

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.