ECC Day/Twilight Vet Opportunity - Excellent 4 on / 4 off Rota

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Veterinary Surgeon to join a dedicated Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) team at a well-established veterinary hospital. This role offers the chance to contribute to a seamless 24/7 ECC service, providing high-quality care to patients from a network of local practices.

The Role:

• This is a dedicated ECC position, structured around a rolling rota of 4 on, 4 off, ensuring an excellent work-life balance.
• The role is based within a well-equipped veterinary hospital, offering access to a diverse and interesting caseload.
• They provide out of hours provision for around 40 local practices covering beyond the Cardiff area, meaning that they see a very wide and varied caseload of both medical and surgical cases.
• Working as part of a large, supportive ECC and first-opinion veterinary team, this position provides a stimulating and rewarding clinical environment.

Hours:

• Average 35.1-hour working week
• 4 days on, 4 days off rota (alternating between day and twilight shifts)
• No sole charge – always supported by a team of ECC vets
• Fully supported by large teams of RVNs, ACAs and Reception
• No long night shifts – covered by permanent night vets
• No on-call requirements
• Fully supported clinical development, including certificate study

About the Hospital: This multi-disciplinary veterinary hospital actively encourages collaboration between its first-opinion and ECC teams, creating a dynamic and progressive working environment. With significant investment in facilities and equipment, the hospital provides an excellent platform for full case workups and supports individual clinical interests.

Location: Situated in South Wales, the hospital is within easy reach of Cardiff and its surrounding areas, offering a fantastic lifestyle both within and beyond the city. Whether it’s the vibrant city life, the coastal beauty of the Vale of Glamorgan, or the stunning mountains of the Brecon Beacons National Park, there is something for everyone. The region also boasts excellent sporting and outdoor activities, from internationally renowned mountain bike trails to scenic coastal and mountain walks.

Key Benefits & Salary - This role offers an attractive benefits package, including:

• Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 p/a reflective of skills and experience
• Minimum 6.6 weeks holiday, including bank holidays (buy/sell options available)
• Sick pay: 2 weeks full pay, 4 weeks half pay
• 5 days CPD allowance, with a budget of £1,750
• RCVS & VDS fees paid, plus two additional professional memberships
• 50% colleague discount on services, plus products at cost price
• Workplace pension & life insurance (1x annual salary)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity cover
• Paid volunteering day
• Health Shield employment benefits & private health insurance via payroll deduct
• Cycle to Work scheme
• My Perks – discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment & more
• Certificate study fully funded
• Relocation allowance available for direct applicants

For those looking for an exciting ECC role in a well-supported, progressive hospital environment, this is an unmissable opportunity.

Ref: JN -032025-32689

Interested? Click on the apply button below, and we will be in touch with further details