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Weekend Veterinary Surgeon – ECC 1 Weekend On / 4 Weekends Off
Leicester
Up to £72,000 per annum (pro rata, DOE)The PracticeThe recently refurbished 24‑hour small animal hospital supports multiple local clinics across the Leicester area and benefits from a loyal client base and varied emergency caseload. The hospital is fully equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical facilities, including:
The Role This is a sole‑charge ECC role, ideal for a confident and experienced veterinary surgeon with strong medical and surgical skills. You will:
Candidate Requirements
Salary & Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
Annual Leave
Learning & Development
Additional Benefits
Lifestyle Benefits
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Leicester
Up to £72,000 per annum (pro rata, DOE)The PracticeThe recently refurbished 24‑hour small animal hospital supports multiple local clinics across the Leicester area and benefits from a loyal client base and varied emergency caseload. The hospital is fully equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical facilities, including:
- Orthopaedic equipment
- Digital and dental X-ray
- Ultrasound
- Endoscopy
- Tonometry
The Role This is a sole‑charge ECC role, ideal for a confident and experienced veterinary surgeon with strong medical and surgical skills. You will:
- Deliver exceptional clinical care in emergency consults and surgery
- Manage emergency and critical care cases to the highest clinical and regulatory standards
- Develop and communicate tailored treatment plans with clients
- Work collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team
- Share clinical knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified MRCVS
- Proven experience in ECC or out‑of‑hours veterinary work
- Confident working sole charge
- Strong communication skills and commitment to clinical excellence
- A team‑focused approach with a passion for patient and client care
Salary & Benefits
- Up to £21,250 per year DOE
Health & Wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance (3x salary)
Annual Leave
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata), increasing with service
- Additional paid “Day for You”
Learning & Development
- £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid CPD leave per year
- Access to internal CPD, Clinical Communities and 24‑hour hospital network
- Funded certificates and structured career pathways
Additional Benefits
- RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
- Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
- Sabbatical options based on length of service
Lifestyle Benefits
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Staff discounts
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