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ECC Veterinary Surgeon
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Weekend ECC Veterinary Surgeon – CVS24
Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, Castle Donington
Up to £65,000 FTE (pro rata) | Flexible Weekend Commitment | Saturdays & Sundays, 8am–7pm | Referral Hospital Support
Looking for the excitement and variety of ECC work with the support, facilities and expertise of a specialist referral hospital?
CVS24 at Dovecote Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our weekend emergency and urgent care team. Whether you're looking for a regular commitment, additional ECC work alongside another role, or a flexible portfolio career, we can tailor the rota to suit you.
This is an opportunity to work within a busy multidisciplinary hospital, managing a rewarding emergency caseload while benefiting from advanced diagnostics, specialist support and an exceptional nursing team.
Why Choose CVS24?
No two shifts are the same.
Our weekend vets manage a diverse and rewarding caseload including:
- Medical emergencies
- Trauma cases
- Urgent surgical presentations
- Hospitalised inpatients
- Complex medical and surgical investigations
Working Within Dovecote Veterinary Hospital Gives You Access To
✅ Advanced imaging including CT and MRI
✅ Comprehensive in-house laboratory facilities
✅ Dedicated inpatient and intensive care facilities
✅ Highly experienced ECC nurses and support teams
✅ Referral-level facilities and equipment
✅ A collaborative hospital environment focused on excellent patient care
Referral Support When You Need It
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Unlike many ECC roles, you'll work within a multidisciplinary referral hospital with access to expert support from:
✅ Neurology and Neurosurgery
✅ Soft Tissue Surgery
✅ Orthopaedic Surgery
✅ Diagnostic Imaging
Whether you're managing a challenging neurological emergency, a complex fracture, a surgical emergency or an unusual medical case, specialist expertise is close at hand.
This unique environment allows you to work independently whilst having referral-level support available whenever needed, helping you grow your confidence and clinical skills.
Flexible Working
We recognise that flexibility matters.
This Role Is Ideal For
- Experienced GP vets
- ECC clinicians
- Referral clinicians seeking additional ECC work
- Certificate holders
- Parents returning to practice
- Semi-retired vets wishing to remain clinically active
- Vets looking to build a portfolio career
Available Patterns Include
- 1 in 2 weekends
- 1 in 3 weekends
- 1 in 4 weekends
We are happy to discuss a working pattern that fits around your existing commitments.
Salary & Benefits
Up to £65,000 FTE, pro rata to your weekend commitment and experience.
In Addition, You'll Benefit From
✅ Generous CPD allowance and support for further professional development
✅ RCVS and VDS fees paid
✅ Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
✅ CVS Save As You Earn share scheme
✅ Staff discount across CVS practices
✅ Health Shield cash plan
✅ Employee Assistance Programme
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✅ Access to CVS clinical communities and development programmes
✅ The opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary referral hospitals
About You
We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who:
- Enjoys emergency and urgent care medicine
- Is confident prioritising and managing clinical cases
- Works collaboratively within a team
- Delivers excellent patient and client care
- Thrives in a fast-paced and varied environment
Previous ECC experience is desirable but not essential for the right candidate.
Why Dovecote?
Dovecote combines the pace and challenge of emergency practice with the expertise, facilities and support of a leading referral hospital.
You'll join a friendly, collaborative team where clinical excellence, continuous learning and outstanding patient care are at the heart of everything we do.
Location
Based in Castle Donington, Dovecote is ideally located between Derby, Nottingham and Leicester, with excellent road, rail and air links. The Peak District National Park is on our doorstep, offering fantastic opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits, alongside easy access to vibrant cities and affordable living.
Join Us
If you're looking for a weekend role where you can enjoy challenging ECC work while benefiting from referral-level support, advanced facilities and a genuinely supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.
Emergency medicine. Specialist support. Flexible commitment. Outstanding team.
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