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Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours


Company : British Veterinary Association


Location : Brighton, England


Created : 2025-04-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Are you passionate about emergency and critical care but put off by long, exhausting night shifts? We have the perfect solution!At our RCVS-accredited practice in Brighton, we offer a sustainable approach to ECC night work with split shifts (4:30 pm-12:30 am or 10:30 pm-9:30 am). This structure allows you to pursue your ECC passion without burnout. We're also open to full-time and part-time applicants, ensuring flexibility for those who need it.Why Join Us?Balanced Work-Life Schedule - 2 in 5 weekends, no weekend or Bank Holiday day shifts, averaging 35 hours per week Diverse Caseload - First-opinion emergencies, inpatient care, and referral cases Supportive Team - Work alongside specialists, Advanced Practitioners, experienced night RVNs, and dedicated ACAs State-of-the-Art Equipment - On-site CT, laparoscopy, extensive in-house diagnostics Brighton Location - Experience the best of city, countryside, and seaside livingWhat We're Looking ForWe're seeking a team-focused vet with experience in emergency and critical care or someone eager to develop in this area. If you have enthusiasm and a commitment to clinical excellence, we have the expertise to support and train you. Strong communication skills and a dedication to practice evidence-based medicine are essential.Please note we are happy to consider part time and 12 month FTC's for this position too.Because Our Employees MatterWe recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do.In addition to a competitive base salary dependent on experience and shift pattern, you will benefit from:Work-life Balance and Wellbeing25 days annual leave allowance (plus service-based increases) Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Private Medical Insurance Birthday leaveDevelopmentGenerous CPD allowance of £1625 per year. Certificates and further study encouraged and funded. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement ProgrammeProfessional MembershipsBVA membership paid VDS coverAdditional BenefitsDiscounted veterinary fees Various discounts including retail & gym memberships, cycle to work scheme via Pawsome platform. Service-related company sick pay Sponsorship for overseas employees Private pension schemeNew Priory Vets, BrightonThe Deneway, London Road, Brighton, BN1 8QR, United KingdomView on mapAnimals treatedSmall animalsVisit website#J-18808-Ljbffr