Weekend Veterinary Surgeon

Location East Midlands
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £800
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: SG9055
Published: 29 days ago

We at Lloyd & Cowan are pleased to be working with a practice who is seeking a dedicated weekend veterinary surgeon to join their team permanently. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who thrive on ECC work and enjoy tackling diverse, non-routine cases. They offer a high caseload as they provide OOH services for both their own practices and several surrounding clinics.

About them:

This role offers a unique schedule that supports an excellent work/life balance, making it ideal for fly-in, fly-out vets or those looking to expand their ECC experience.

Their main hospital is a bustling first-opinion practice, multidisciplinary referral center, and out-of-hours service. They also operate 8 additional practices. Their team is made up of experienced vets, RVNs, student nurses, veterinary care assistants, and client care advisors.

Role Overview:

As part of their weekend team, you’ll handle consultations and inpatient care, focusing primarily on emergency and urgent cases. Routine work is minimal, with most consults related to sick animals and emergencies. You will also oversee inpatient care, including procedures and emergency surgeries like foreign body removals, GDVs, and C-sections.

The weekend rota operates 1 in 2 weekends, with a variety of shift patterns available, which can be discussed at interview. Example shifts include:

  • Ward Vet 1: 7am - 5pm

  • Ward Vet 2: 9am - 7pm

  • Float Vet: 8:30am - 6:30pm (combo of wards/consults as needed)

  • Consult Vet: 8am - 6pm

Salary:

Salary is up to £800 per day.

Benefits:

  • 6.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

  • Private medical insurance

  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid CPD leave pro rata

  • Certificate support 

  • BVA membership

  • VDS cover

  • RCVS fees 

For a confidential discussion about our opportunities, call Niamh on 028 8765 8065 or email a CV to niamh@lloydandcowan.com

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us on 028 8765 8065.

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