Night Veterinary Surgeon at Abbey House Veterinary Hospital, Morley, Leeds
£70,000 per annum, depending on experience | Full-time | 7 nights on / 14 nights off
Love the buzz of ECC?
Are you a Veterinary Surgeon who thrives on the challenge of emergency and critical care?
Do you enjoy using your clinical skills to solve complex cases, make confident decisions and provide lifesaving care when it matters most?
At Abbey House Veterinary Hospital , we’re looking for a Night Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated emergency team.
This is a role where every shift brings something different . You’ll work in a busy, well-equipped hospital alongside an experienced nursing team, managing a varied emergency caseload and having the opportunity to develop your skills with the support of a highly collaborative team. With a 7 nights on, 14 nights off working pattern, you’ll have plenty of dedicated time away from work to recharge, pursue your interests and enjoy life outside the hospital.
Why join Abbey House?
A varied and rewarding caseload
No two nights are the same. You’ll have the opportunity to manage a wide range of emergency and critical cases, from stabilising critically ill patients through to working up complex medical and surgical presentations. It’s a fantastic opportunity to build your confidence, develop your clinical decision-making and continually expand your ECC experience.
Excellent clinical facilities
You’ll be working from a Tier 3 hospital with outstanding facilities and equipment, supported by a highly skilled and dedicated team.
Our facilities include:
Full imaging suite, including X-ray and multiple ultrasound scanners
4 operating theatres with a dedicated surgical nursing team and certificate-holder-led services
Dedicated dental suite with dental X-ray
Rigid and flexible endoscopy, including laparoscopy
Excellent inpatient facilities with separate dog, cat and exotic wards
Dedicated day and long-stay wards
ICU facilities
On-site laboratory with dedicated technician, including haematology, biochemistry, coagulation and EPOC
Separate dog and cat waiting areas
7 consult rooms
You’ll have the tools and clinical support you need to provide a high standard of care throughout the night.
A team that has your back
Emergency work can be challenging, which is why having the right people around you matters.
You’ll be joining a supportive, friendly and experienced team that values collaboration, open communication and looking out for one another.
Our Associates are fundamental to our success, and we’re proud to have some of the finest specialists, Veterinary Surgeons and nurses in the UK within our wider team. We also take wellbeing seriously. Our Colleague Council organises regular social events, while our Engagement Action Plan has been developed together with our team. We have trained Mental Health First Aiders on site and continue to invest in our wellbeing agenda.
About Abbey House
Abbey House Veterinary Hospital is a Tier 3 Hospital in Morley, West Yorkshire , just a short train journey from Leeds.
We are a high-standard primary care and mid-tier referral hospital, supported by five satellite clinics , with a strong focus on clinical quality and continually developing our people and services. And when you’re not at work, you’ll have easy access to some fantastic places to explore, with the beautiful Peak District nearby and the historic city of York less than an hour away .
Sustainability is also important to us, and we’re proud to hold the Investors in the Environment Green Award .
Your role
As a Night Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll be responsible for providing high-quality emergency and critical care throughout your shifts. You’ll have the opportunity to:
Confidently assess, stabilise and manage critically ill or injured patients
Perform emergency medical and surgical procedures
Develop appropriate treatment plans and adapt them as patients respond to treatment
Make strong, evidence-based clinical decisions in challenging…