ECC Night Vet Opportunity in Somerset

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.
• £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.

If you are a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon looking for a rewarding role within a supportive and innovative team, apply today.