Small Animal ECC Night Vet

About the Role

Bramble and Bear is launching an exciting new Hospital and Rehab Centre this autumn, and you’ll be at the heart of building their dedicated night veterinary team. This is a dedicated overnight role working 7 nights on, 14 nights off (8 pm to 8 am), with structured handovers at shift start and end to ensure seamless case continuity with the day team. If overnight work doesn’t suit full-time, the practice is also open to considering a weekend-only night rota.

Whether you already hold ECC experience or bring strong clinical confidence managing emergency cases with a genuine interest in the field, you’ll find the varied caseload and support needed to pursue certificates if that’s your goal. The practice is situated on a working farm in the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands—a peaceful, scenic setting perfect for walking, cycling, and exploring the great outdoors. Manchester, Liverpool, and Birmingham are all within an hour’s reach, and Alton Towers is just 20 minutes away.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care veterinary services during night shifts (8 pm–8 am)
• Manage a varied small animal caseload in a newly equipped hospital with two fully equipped theatres, dedicated dental suite, and imaging facilities (DR X-ray, Doppler ultrasound, endoscopy)
• Conduct thorough case handovers with the day team at the beginning and end of each shift to maintain continuity of care
• Work collaboratively with the established day team, including the owners (both experienced vets) and nursing staff
• Support post-operative and inpatient care in dedicated cat and dog wards designed with Fear-Free principles
• Contribute to the practice’s goal of offering free consultations and fixed-cost transparent pricing

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS)
• ECC experience or strong clinical confidence managing emergency and critical care cases
• Demonstrable interest in emergency and critical care medicine
• Ability to work independently during night shifts with reliable clinical judgment
• Professional attitude and commitment to high-standard patient care

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £60,000–£85,000 depending on experience
• Uncapped CPD budget with support and funding for certificate courses (ECC and beyond)
• Professional fees paid for RCVS, VDS, BVA/BSAVA membership
• Bupa private healthcare
• Access to a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital facility with advanced imaging and surgical capabilities
• Working in a supportive, mentorship-focused team led by experienced vets
• Opportunity to pursue specialist interests with varied caseload support
• Team social events including pub outings, outdoor activities, and seasonal celebrations

About the Practice

Bramble and Bear was founded just over three years ago by Dr Matt Bayliss MRCVS and Dr Hannah Brooks MRCVS, experienced vets driven by a shared passion for exceptional patient care and creating a thriving workplace culture. What began as a mobile surgical clinic evolved into a fully equipped mobile unit within three months, followed by their first hub in the Staffordshire Moorlands in September 2023. The practice is now embarking on its most ambitious chapter: transforming an on-site cowshed into a dedicated Hospital and Rehab Centre, opening this autumn.

The new Hospital will feature two fully equipped theatres, a dedicated dental suite, and an advanced imaging suite (DR X-ray, Doppler ultrasound, endoscopy), enabling most cases to be treated in-house. Separate Fear-Free accredited cat and dog wards ensure a calm environment, while the adjoining Rehab Centre will offer underwater treadmill, hydrotherapy, and physiotherapy services. The practice is transparent with pricing (offering free consultations and fixed-cost surgery/hospitalisation) and employs a skilled team: Head RVN Anna (with feline nursing certificate), 3 RVNs, 1 SVN, and vets Hannah (internal medicine, ECC, cardiology focus), Matt (soft-tissue surgery, teaching background), new graduate Iona, and incoming graduate Grace. They’re an accredited nurse training practice and welcome specialist visits from an orthopaedic surgeon.