Veterinary Surgeon

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.

The Role

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)

The Hospital

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.

Whats on Offer

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

• 1500 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

About You

• 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

Key Responsibilities

• 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

To apply please send your CV to: