Scarsdale Vets Pride Park, Derby is looking for an Emergency OOH Veterinary Surgeon to join their team on a 9-month fixed-term contract (running December '25 - September '26).
This role offers a diverse and steady caseload, covering OOH for our own practices and several surrounding practices. If you enjoy ECC and handling non-routine cases, this role could be ideal for you. We provide excellent facilities and equipment to support high standards of patient care.
Responsibilities include inpatient care, procedures, and emergency surgeries such as foreign body removal, GDV, C-section, and dressing changes. You will be based at our Pride Park hospital, supported by an excellent nursing team and overnight support from a referral intern.
This position promotes a healthy work/life balance and is perfect for someone looking to enhance their ECC experience.
Join our fantastic team
The Pride Park hospital in Derby hosts a busy first opinion practice, multidisciplinary referral services, and an out-of-hours service. We operate 8 additional practice sites.
Our team comprises experienced veterinary surgeons, supported by registered veterinary nurses, veterinary care assistants, and client care advisors. All our practices are RCVS approved. The hospital is equipped with advanced technology including a CT scanner, MRI, ultrasound, endoscopy, digital X-ray, dental radiography, surgical suites, and an onsite hydrotherapy & rehabilitation centre.
Applicants should be experienced ECC vets with good communication skills, able to work independently and within a team, and passionate about career growth. RCVS registration is required.
Because our employees matter
We value our staff highly and invest in their development. Benefits include:
* 6.8 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
* Paid day off on your birthday
* Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, surrogacy pay)
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee wellbeing initiatives
* Support for non-accidental injury
Development opportunities
* £1,250 CPD allowance plus 5 days pro-rata
* Learning and development via IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
* Research funding opportunities
* £1,250 annual Care Fund for Vets
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
Additional benefits
* Discounted staff pet care
We are an inclusive employer, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds, including minority groups and those with disabilities. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
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