Day based emergency and inpatient veterinary surgeon vacancy - Cheshire

About the Role

A rewarding opportunity is available for a Veterinary Surgeon with a strong interest in Emergency and Critical Care who prefers to work daytime hours. This position centres on overseeing inpatient care and managing emergency cases presenting through the A&E service at this hospital in West Cheshire.

Responsibilities

Oversee inpatient care and manage emergency cases presenting through the A&E service. Provide rapid assessment and treatment of same day emergency presentations, ensuring continuity of care for hospitalised patients and delivering high quality, responsive care to emergencies throughout the day. Administer medicine and perform urgent surgical procedures as required.

About the Hospital

The site is a purpose built 24/7 veterinary hospital created to deliver outstanding first opinion, referral, and out of hours services. The modern facility includes several consultation rooms, a dedicated end of life suite, operating theatres, separate dog and cat wards, isolation facilities, a fully equipped dental suite, advanced diagnostic areas, digital X ray and spacious staff areas to support a comfortable working environment.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and motivated clinician who is confident managing complex medical cases and possesses some surgical capability. They will thrive in a fast paced, collaborative setting, communicate with empathy and professionalism, particularly in high pressure situations. A certificate in Emergency and Critical Care would be advantageous, though it is not essential.

Hours and Schedule

This role is for 39 hours per week. Weekends are worked on a rota of 1:3.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes six weeks' annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), funded CPD, visa sponsorship where required, private healthcare, enhanced maternity and paternity provisions, a contributory pension scheme, and professional fee coverage for RCVS and VDS. Additional perks: counselling services covering mental health, financial and life support after 12 months of service; cycle to work and electric car schemes; retail discounts; sickness benefits following a qualifying period; refer a friend bonus scheme.

How to Apply

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