Night EEC Veterinary Surgeon

Night ECC Veterinary Surgeon – Gateshead

Salary:
Up to £75,000 DOE + £5,000 Relocation Allowance + £10,000 Recognition Bonus

Full-time, Part-time & Weekend-Only Options | Flexible Shift Patterns

• Up to £75,000 DOE + £10,000 Recognition Bonus
• £5,000 relocation allowance available
• Night ECC role with a high-volume, varied and complex caseload
• ECC certificate support, including funding and paid study leave
• Flexible working options designed around life outside work

A fantastic opportunity is available for a Night Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Veterinary Surgeon to join a highly regarded ECC clinic in Gateshead.

The clinic handles a busy and varied emergency caseload, providing an excellent environment for a vet who wants to develop their ECC knowledge, confidence and clinical skills. From challenging medical cases to emergency surgery and critical patients, the role offers outstanding clinical exposure within a supportive and experienced team.

Whether the candidate is an experienced ECC vet or a small animal vet looking to take the next step into emergency and critical care, this role provides the opportunity to build valuable expertise in a fast-paced but well-supported environment.

The team recognises that veterinary careers and lifestyles differ, so a range of working arrangements is available, including full-time, part-time and weekend-only contracts.

Different shift patterns can be discussed, with the aim of creating a rota that supports both clinical development and a healthy work-life balance.

• £1,500 CPD allowance + 35 hours paid CPD pro rata
• ECC certificate support, including financial assistance and paid study leave
• Enhanced sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Private medical insurance
• Seven weeks' annual leave pro rata
• Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
• Professional membership fees
• Excellent public transport links for easy commuting

New team members benefit from a one-week hands-on practical training programme, followed by 20 hours of flexible, case-based e-learning that can be completed at their own pace.

This blended approach provides a strong foundation for vets developing their emergency and critical care skills and helps them build confidence quickly.

For a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a rewarding night ECC role with excellent earning potential, genuine flexibility and outstanding clinical development, Gateshead is an opportunity worth exploring.