OOH Veterinary Surgeon

Out of Hours ECC Veterinary Surgeon

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Out of Hours Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established RCVS-accredited 24‑hour Small Animal Hospital in the Leeds area.

This role is ideal for a vet with a passion for ECC who is looking to work within a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, managing a diverse emergency caseload while enjoying an excellent work‑life balance with a 7 nights on, 14 nights off rota.

Benefits Overview

• Competitive salary of £55,000–£60,000 DOE
• Excellent 7 nights on, 14 nights off rota
• £1,500 annual CPD allowance
• Certificate funding and career development encouraged
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS and BSAVA)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts and rewards scheme
• Opportunity to undertake additional locum work during time off if desired
• Supportive clinical environment with strong mentoring
• Work within an RCVS-accredited 24‑hour hospital

Key Duties

• Provide high‑quality emergency and critical care to a varied caseload
• Manage medical and surgical emergencies throughout overnight shifts
• Perform emergency procedures and surgeries as required
• Deliver exceptional patient and client care
• Work closely with the dedicated night nursing and support team
• Collaborate with certificate holders and the wider hospital team
• Contribute to maintaining exceptional clinical standards

Working Pattern

Permanent Out of Hours position. 7 nights on, followed by 14 nights off. Long‑term rota providing an excellent work‑life balance. Opportunity for additional locum work during time off if desired.

Practice Facilities

This modern, purpose‑built 24‑hour veterinary hospital provides first‑opinion, referral and emergency care, supporting numerous local practices while maintaining its own busy caseload.

The hospital is equipped with advanced facilities including:

• CT scanner
• Laparoscopy equipment
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Endoscopy
• Full IDEXX in‑house laboratory
• ECG
• Dental suite with dental radiography
• Orthopaedic surgical equipment
• Dedicated emergency and critical care facilities

You'll work alongside an experienced team of Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Care Assistants and support staff, with access to in‑house certificate holders in surgery, internal medicine, dentistry and endosurgery.

The dedicated overnight team typically includes a Veterinary Surgeon, Senior RVN, Veterinary Care Assistants, a receptionist during the evening, and twilight nursing support.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Requirements

• BvSc or equivalent qualification recognised in the UK RCVS registration (or eligibility)
• Previous Emergency and Critical Care experience
• Confident with emergency medicine and surgery
• Strong clinical decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Passion for delivering outstanding patient care
• Commitment to continued professional development

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ECC Veterinary Surgeon to join a progressive 24‑hour hospital offering an exceptional level of clinical exposure, advanced equipment and genuine opportunities for professional development. You'll manage a rewarding and varied emergency caseload while benefiting from the support of experienced colleagues and certificate holders across multiple disciplines.

Located in the Leeds area, this role combines an excellent work‑life balance with exposure to advanced emergency medicine, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced veterinary surgeon looking to further develop their ECC career.

How to Apply

To apply please click on the link below or call the team on 01423  or email us at