Veterinary Surgeon – Out of Hours / Emergency & Critical Care (ECC)

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £65,800–£78,980 per annum (including allowances)
Hours: Average 33.41 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time
Rota: 7 nights on / 14 nights off

£78,980 salary package | Just 7 nights on, followed by 14 nights off!

Looking for a rewarding emergency veterinary role that offers an exceptional work-life balance? This is an opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join an established Cardiff charity hospital, earning up to £78,980 while working an attractive 7 nights on, 14 nights off rota.

The role offers the chance to use strong emergency and critical care (ECC) skills to make a genuine difference to pets whose owners are experiencing financial hardship. It combines clinical autonomy, meaningful work and an unusually generous two weeks off after every seven-night working block.

The Role

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care (ECC) to a varied caseload of patients.
• Independently assess, stabilise and manage urgent and critical cases.
• Make sound clinical decisions and provide compassionate, practical treatment.
• Communicate effectively with clients about treatment options and patient care.
• Utilise ultrasound, digital radiography and multiparameter monitoring.

Working Pattern

The role offers a predictable 7 nights on, followed by 14 nights off rota:

• Week 1: Seven consecutive night shifts, Monday–Sunday, 19:45–08:15.
• Weeks 2 and 3: Two full weeks off.

Average contracted hours are 33.41 per week.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary package of £65,800–£78,980, including £28,792 in annual allowances.
• Five CPD days and £1,000 annual CPD allowance.
• Full RCVS membership fees paid, where applicable.
• Extensive internal CPD and discounted BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show attendance.
• Pension contributions starting at 5%, rising to 10%.
• Life assurance at four times annual salary.
• Private medical cover and AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts.
• Staff veterinary services.
• Visa sponsorship and relocation support may be available.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS).
• Have experience providing emergency and critical care.
• Be confident managing urgent cases and making independent clinical decisions.
• Remain calm and effective in a busy hospital environment.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient and client care.
• Be comfortable using clinical systems, ultrasound, radiography and multiparameter monitoring.

About the Organisation

With over 100 years of experience, this established veterinary charity provides vital care for pets whose owners face financial hardship. Its mission is to reach more communities, improve access to veterinary treatment and help keep people and their pets together.

For a Veterinary Surgeon looking for excellent earning potential, genuine clinical purpose and two weeks off after every working week, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email m.pinder@purovets.com

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.  

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/ 

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-60243