Veterinary Surgeon (1 in 4 Weekends)
- leicester, england, United Kingdom
- Part time
- £42 - £58 Per Annum
Job Description
About the job Veterinary Surgeon (1 in 4 Weekends)
Weekend ECC Veterinary Surgeon – Thurmaston, Leicestershire
The Vet Office is recruiting on behalf of a 24-hour veterinary hospital in Thurmaston, Leicestershire , which is looking for a confident and experienced Veterinary Surgeon with proven sole-charge experience to join its weekend Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) team .
The Role
This is a part-time position working 1 in 4 weekends , covering:
Saturday and Sunday
9:00am – 7:00pm
The role is ideal for vets seeking to enhance their ECC experience , maintain clinical exposure, or supplement income while working within a highly supported hospital environment.
You will manage a varied ECC caseload and be fully supported on shift by:
An experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
A rotational Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA)
The Hospital
This recently refurbished 24-hour hospital supports both internal and external clinics out of hours and benefits from a loyal, long-standing client base.
Facilities include:
- Orthopaedic equipment
- Digital and dental X-ray
- Tonometry
- High-quality ultrasound
The hospital provides an excellent clinical setting for emergency and critical care work.
Whats on Offer
- Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life assurance (typically 3x annual salary)
- 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Additional paid personal day (Day for You)
- Increased entitlement with length of service
Learning & Development
- £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days paid CPD leave (pro rata)
- Access to clinical communities, internal CPD and 24-hour hospitals
- Funded certificates and structured career pathways
Additional Support
- RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
- Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates
- Sabbatical options based on length of service
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Staff discounts on veterinary products and services
About You
- Qualified Veterinary Surgeon
- MRCVS registered or eligible for registration
- Proven sole-charge experience
- Confident managing ECC cases
- Team-oriented with a commitment to high clinical and client care standards
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care in consultations and surgery
- Develop and implement tailored treatment plans
- Work collaboratively with nursing and support staff
- Maintain high standards of clinical and regulatory compliance
- Share knowledge and contribute positively to team development