Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care

Job Description

Introduction
Our Client is an independently owned hospital and operates as a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC), committed to providing accessible, affordable and high-quality veterinary care. They are seeking an Inpatient & Emergency Veterinary Surgeon to join their modern Teesside Hospital, which opened in January 2026 and has rapidly established a busy inpatient caseload while delivering exceptional first opinion, referral and out-of-hours services. This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care who prefers working daytime hours.

Working Hours / Rota
The practice welcomes both full-time and part-time applicants, with contracts ranging from 36 to 40 hours per week. Flexible rota options are available to meet the needs of both the hospital and the successful candidate. Shifts are from 7:00am to 7:00pm and include a one-hour unpaid lunch break.

Role Description
This role focuses on delivering exceptional inpatient care while managing emergency cases presenting through the hospital’s Pet A&E service. The successful candidate will oversee the clinical care of hospitalised patients, ensuring continuity of treatment while confidently managing same-day emergency presentations.

The position offers a varied and rewarding caseload with a strong medical focus, alongside opportunities to perform emergency procedures and surgical emergency cases. Working within a busy hospital environment, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with the wider clinical team to deliver outstanding patient care while continuing to develop their emergency and critical care skills.

Team Size
The successful candidate will become part of a collaborative multidisciplinary hospital team, working alongside experienced Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses and support staff to provide high-quality inpatient, emergency, referral and first opinion care.

Practice Details
The Teesside Hospital opened in January 2026 and has been purpose-built to provide exceptional patient care in a modern, well-equipped environment. The hospital delivers first opinion, referral, inpatient and out-of-hours services, supporting a varied and rewarding caseload.

The hospital has been designed with both patients and staff in mind, featuring spacious clinical and staff facilities that promote excellent patient care and a supportive working environment.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care and a desire to continue developing their technical expertise. They will be confident managing complex medical cases, with some surgical experience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Excellent communication skills, compassion and empathy are essential, particularly when supporting clients during stressful situations. A Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care would be advantageous but is not essential.

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