An extraordinary opportunity has arisen for a confident and motivated Emergency Vet to join an expanding emergency team within one of the UK’s most prestigious, purpose-built small animal veterinary hospitals. This role offers outstanding case exposure, incredible Specialist support, and a rota meticulously designed to protect your work-life balance.
About the Practice & Location:
Situated in the West Midlands, this world-class, state-of-the-art hospital is internationally recognised for clinical excellence and innovation. The facility is equipped with industry-leading diagnostic and surgical equipment, including:
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Siemens 64-slice CT & Siemens 1.5T MRI
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Two digital radiography suites & advanced ultrasonography
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Video endoscopy & electrodiagnostics
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Extensive advanced surgical equipment & two in-theatre mobile image intensifiers
About the Role and Team:
You will join a collaborative and highly supportive Emergency Vet and Intern team, fully backed by an incredible squad of dedicated Emergency and Night Nurses. In this role, you will manage a diverse and rewarding emergency caseload with 24/7 support from ECC Specialists, allowing you to focus on high-quality inpatient and critical care with excellent nurse-to-vet ratios.
You will also collaborate daily with internationally recognised Specialists across every major discipline, including Anaesthesia, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Orthopaedics.
Rota Overview (8-Week Cycle): Designed specifically to support wellbeing, this balanced mix of day, evening, and overnight shifts builds in three full weeks off every cycle!
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Week 1: Monday–Sunday (7am–5pm)
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Week 2: Off
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Week 3: Monday–Sunday (4pm–2am, on-call 2am–5am)
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Week 4: Off
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Week 5: Off
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Week 6: Monday–Thursday (12pm–10pm), Friday (2pm–12am)
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Week 7: Tue–Thu on-call (7pm–11pm), Friday (11am–9pm), Saturday (10am–8pm), Sunday (7am–5pm)
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Week 8: Monday (7am–5pm), Tue–Thu on-call (8am–12pm)
About You (To be considered)
To thrive in this high-performing hospital environment, you will need:
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A minimum of two years’ experience in a small animal hospital setup.
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Experience working within a hospital or referral setting is highly preferred.
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Out-of-hours (OOH) emergency medicine and surgery experience is desirable.
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A team-focused approach, strong communication skills, and a commitment to clinical excellence.
Benefits:
This position offers a premium environment alongside a highly competitive rewards package:
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Salary: £66,000 per annum
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Extensive internal and fully funded external CPD (perfect if you are pursuing or looking to start a certificate!)
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RCVS & VDS fees paid
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E-car salary sacrifice scheme
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Enhanced equal family leave
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Employer contribution pension scheme & Life Assurance
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Comprehensive, easily accessible wellbeing package
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