We’re looking for a confident, experienced Veterinary Surgeon with proven sole-charge experience to join our weekend ECC team at Medivet Thurmaston 24-Hour Hospital, working 1 in 4 weekends (Saturday and Sunday, 9am–7pm).
Our recently refurbished hospital supports both Medivet and non-Medivet clinics out of hours and benefits from a long-standing, loyal client base. You’ll work in a modern, well-equipped environment with access to orthopaedic equipment, digital and dental X-ray, endoscopy, tonometry, and high-quality ultrasound.
This role offers excellent exposure to a varied ECC caseload and is ideal for vets looking to enhance their emergency and critical care skills while earning additional income. You’ll be supported on shift by an experienced RVN and a rotational VCA, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality medical and surgical care.
Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:
Health and wellbeing
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance 3 x salary
Annual leave
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
• Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you
Learning and development
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways
Additional support
• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
• Sabbatical options based on length of service
Lifestyle
• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services
About you
You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.
What you’ll be doing
Typically, in this role, you’ll:
- Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
- Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
- Work collaboratively within a supportive team
- Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development
About Medivet
Medivet is a leading Veterinary care provider, with over 400 practices, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals, across the UK and Europe. We’re more than a network – we’re a community.
We believe in providing the right treatment for our pets and our people. That means giving you the tools, time and support to build the career you want.
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