Veterinary Surgeon; Weekends

Overview

Weekend ECC Veterinary Surgeon – Thurmaston, Leicestershire. Permanent | Part-time | Visa Sponsorship Available. The Vet Office is recruiting on behalf of a 24-hour veterinary hospital in Thurmaston, Leicestershire, which is looking for a confident and experienced Veterinary Surgeon with proven sole-charge experience to join its weekend Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) team.

This is a part-time position working 1 in 4 weekends, covering:

• Saturday and Sunday
• 9:00am – 7:00pm

The role is ideal for vets seeking to enhance their ECC experience, maintain clinical exposure, or supplement income while working within a highly supported hospital environment. You will manage a varied ECC caseload and be fully supported on shift by:

• An experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• A rotational Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA)

This recently refurbished 24-hour hospital supports both internal and external clinics out of hours and benefits from a loyal, long-standing client base. Facilities include:

• Orthopaedic equipment
• Digital and dental X-ray
• Endoscopy
• Tonometry
• High-quality ultrasound

The hospital provides an excellent clinical setting for emergency and critical care work.

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life assurance (typically 3x annual salary)

Annual Leave

• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Additional paid personal day (Day for You)
• Increased entitlement with length of service

Learning & Development

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days paid CPD leave (pro rata)
• Access to clinical communities, internal CPD and 24-hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and structured career pathways

Additional Support

• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Relocation support available
• Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates
• Sabbatical options based on length of service

Lifestyle Benefits

• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Staff discounts on veterinary products and services

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon
• MRCVS registered or eligible for registration
• Proven sole-charge experience
• Confident managing ECC cases
• Team-oriented with a commitment to high clinical and client care standards

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care in consultations and surgery
• Develop and implement tailored treatment plans
• Work collaboratively with nursing and support staff
• Maintain high standards of clinical and regulatory compliance
• Share knowledge and contribute positively to team development

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