OOH ECC Veterinary Surgeon – Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
£55,000 – £60,000 DOE
7 Nights On, 14 Nights Off | 24-Hour Hospital

Looking for a role where you can truly focus on emergency and critical care while enjoying an excellent work-life balance? We’re recruiting an experienced Out of Hours ECC Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-equipped 24/7 veterinary hospital in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced team managing a varied and complex emergency caseload.

The Role

• 7 nights on / 14 nights off rota
• 8pm – 8am shifts
• Dedicated night team including RVN, VCAs and reception support
• 30-minute OOH consults as standard
• Manage a varied ECC caseload including medical and surgical emergencies

As part of an advanced practice environment, you will regularly manage cases such as:

• Caesareans and pyometra
• Exploratory laparotomy (including enterotomy and enterectomy)
• Addisonian crises
• Diabetic ketoacidosis
• Severe pancreatitis and other complex medical emergencies

Clinical Environment

You’ll be working in a modern 24-hour hospital equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities, including:

• In-house laboratory
• Digital X-ray and ultrasound
• ECG monitoring
• Dental suite with dental X-ray
• Orthopaedic surgical equipment
• Endoscopy

The hospital also benefits from in-house certificate holders in Surgery, Medicine and Dentistry, providing excellent clinical collaboration and case discussion.

What We’re Looking For

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Minimum 3 years UK veterinary experience
• Confident managing emergency and critical care cases
• Strong surgical and medical skills
• Ability to work independently overnight while collaborating with the wider team

Benefits

• Salary £55,000 – £60,000 DOE
• 7 nights on / 14 nights off rota
• £1,500 CPD allowance with certificate support encouraged
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVA, BSAVA)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to undertake locum work during time off if desired
• Supportive clinical development and in-house CPD programme

This is a fantastic role for a vet with a passion for ECC who enjoys autonomy overnight while still being part of a highly collaborative and experienced team.

Apply now or contact me for more details –
📧 stephanie.hellier@gvcvets.com
📞 01392 793069