Weekend ECC Veterinary Surgeon

Weekend ECC Veterinary Surgeon, PetMedics Worsley Hospital. Manchester.

Looking for an Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) opportunity that fits around the rest of your life?

Up to £80,000 full time equivalent, depending on experience. 

Rota: Either 1 in 2, 1 in 4, or 1 in 8 weekends, with Saturday and Sunday 8-hour shifts. However, we are also happy to consider flexible arrangements, including single-day weekend roles, making this an excellent opportunity for vets looking to complement an existing position while developing their ECC experience. Many of our weekend vets combine a weekday role elsewhere with shifts at PetMedics, allowing them to build their emergency and critical care skills within a busy, referral-standard hospital environment.

PetMedics Worsley Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive Weekend ECC team. Whether you're already working in general practice and would like to build your emergency and critical care experience, or you're looking for a flexible role that works around family commitments or other interests, we'd love to hear from you.

Flexible weekend opportunities

We know that one size doesn't fit all, so we're happy to discuss a range of working patterns. Our standard rota is 1 in 4 weekends, working 8-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday, but we're also able to accommodate:

• 1 in 2 weekend commitments
• 1 in 8 weekend commitments
• Saturday-only or Sunday-only roles
• Additional weekday shifts if desired
• Permanent or fixed-term contract

This role could be a great fit for vets looking to balance work with family life, working parents returning to practice, or those wanting to complement an existing weekday role while developing their ECC skills.

Many of our weekend vets work elsewhere during the week and value the opportunity to gain exposure to a varied ECC caseload within a busy referral-standard hospital.

You'll be joining a team that genuinely enjoys supporting one another. Whether you're experienced in ECC or looking to build your confidence, you'll have access to experienced clinicians, excellent facilities and a collaborative team who are always happy to share knowledge and advice.

We understand that careers don't all follow the same path, and we'll work with you to create a role that supports both your professional development and your life outside work.

About You

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with solid first-opinion experience and confidence in consultations and routine surgery.

Previous ECC experience would be an advantage, but it's certainly not essential. If you're keen to develop your emergency and critical care skills, you'll be supported by an experienced team and a hospital environment that provides excellent learning opportunities.

We welcome applications from vets at different stages of their careers, including Certificate Holders and those currently studying towards further qualifications.

We welcome flexible applications

We know great vets come from a variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. If you're looking for a role that works around family commitments, school hours, caring responsibilities, or another veterinary position, we'd be happy to discuss how this opportunity could work for you.

If you'd prefer a fixed-term contract rather than a permanent role, we'd also be pleased to have that conversation.

The benefits

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'll receive (pro-rated for PT and fixed term):

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• CVS Pension Scheme
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

Interested?

Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Jim in the recruitment team at jim.mcdowell-massar@cvsvets.com. To submit an online application, click Apply Now, upload your CV and we'll be in touch.

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund. This role is based in Worsley, Manchester, commutable from Bolton, Farnworth, Bury, Salford, Atherton, Leigh, Wigan, Warrington, Lymm, Westhoughton, Horwich, Chorley, Standish, Radcliffe, Ashton in Makerfield, Urmston, Eccles, Heywood, Rochdale, Prestwich, Middleton, Oldham, Stockport, Altrincham, Wythenshawe, Ramsbottom and other locations in the Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire and Merseyside areas.