About the Role
<h3><strong>Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) Veterinary Surgeon</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Salary up to £93,393 FTE</strong></p>
<p>My client in The North East is proudly building a dedicated team of <strong>Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) Vets</strong> to deliver exceptional, round-the-clock service. Working alongside a qualified <strong>Registered Veterinary Nurse</strong>, you’ll manage a diverse and interesting caseload of medical and surgical emergencies, as well as oversee inpatients during the night.</p>
<p>You’ll also be part of a wider network of hospitals offering 24-hour care, ensuring you’re never working in isolation, with opportunities to collaborate and discuss cases with other ECC vets.</p>
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<p>9 spacious consulting rooms</p>
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<p>3 fully equipped operating theatres</p>
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<p>Digital X-ray, ultrasound, and diagnostic suite</p>
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<p>Dedicated dental suite and isolation unit</p>
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<p>Separate cat and dog wards to support low-stress patient care</p>
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<p>Central prep area to ensure smooth clinical workflow</p>
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<p>Designed for <strong>first opinion, referral, and out-of-hours care</strong>, this facility provides an outstanding environment to deliver excellent patient outcomes.</p>
<h3><strong>About You</strong></h3>
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<p>Confident and experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for <strong>Emergency and Critical Care</strong></p>
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<p>Compassionate, calm, and empathetic under pressure</p>
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<p>Enthusiastic about a varied caseload and continuous professional growth</p>
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<p>Enjoys the buzz of a fast-paced clinical environment</p>
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<p>Keen to collaborate with day teams for seamless continuity of care</p>
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<p>Excited to contribute to a new hospital team and help shape its success</p>
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<h3><strong>Rota</strong></h3>
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<p><strong>7:14 rota</strong> (average of 31.1 hours per week)</p>
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<p>Alternative working patterns also considered</p>
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<p>Our advertised salary is based on a <strong>40-hour FTE</strong></p>
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<h3><strong>What They Can Offer</strong></h3>
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<p><strong>Salary up to £93,393</strong> FTE depending on experience</p>
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<p><strong>6 weeks’ holiday per year</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Funded CPD</strong> with support up to certificate level</p>
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<p><strong>Private healthcare</strong>, 52 weeks’ sickness benefit, and <strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> (after 12 months)</p>
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<p><strong>Enhanced maternity and paternity packages</strong></p>
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<p><strong>RCVS and VDS fees paid</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Visa sponsorship available</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme</p>
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<p><strong>Retail and lifestyle discounts</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Refer-a-Friend bonus</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Staff discount</strong> on veterinary services</p>
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<p><strong>Contributory pension scheme</strong></p>
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<p>🌙 <strong>This is an exciting opportunity to join a modern, well-equipped hospital at the very start, perfect for an ECC Vet who thrives on challenge, collaboration, and making a real difference.</strong></p>