ECC Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a permanent full-time position in Emergency and Critical Care at Eastcott Veterinary Hospital, a leading Tier 3, ISFM Gold Status referral centre in Swindon. You'll work a structured rota of 5 days on, 5 days off, then 5 nights on and 10 days off, creating extended periods away from the hospital and genuine work-life balance alongside your clinical commitments.

You'll be part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering exceptional care to critically ill patients. During day shifts, you'll work alongside clinicians and nurses across specialist services. During night shifts, you'll be supported by dedicated experienced night nurses and rotating interns, with on-call access to referral specialists and primary care clinicians. Beyond clinical work, there's scope to join the Green Team, mentor recent graduates, contribute to clinical development, or help organise social events.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care to ICU patients within a purpose-built unit
• Triage and manage emergency cases presenting to the hospital
• Deliver out-of-hours emergency care for a network of local primary care practices
• Collaborate with in-house specialists across multiple disciplines to discuss cases and expand clinical knowledge
• Contribute to clinical development and mentoring within the team
• Maintain high standards of patient care in a well-equipped ICU environment

Requirements

• Experienced clinician who holds or is working towards a certificate-level ECC qualification
• RCVS registration as a veterinary surgeon
• Excellent communication skills with both clients and colleagues
• Proactive and positive attitude with genuine passion for emergency and critical care
• Strong team player who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

Benefits

• Salary up to £80,000 per annum depending on experience
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid by the practice
• Employer contribution pension
• Life assurance
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Extensive internal and fully funded external CPD
• Relocation support available

About the Practice

Eastcott Veterinary Hospital is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company globally. Based in Swindon with a main site in Dorcan and additional branches in North Swindon and Old Town, Eastcott is a purpose-built referral centre with exceptional facilities including a state-of-the-art ICU, CT scanner, ultrasound and X-ray suites, extensive operating theatres, a fully equipped laboratory, and a dedicated dentistry suite.

Linnaeus comprises over 6,000 Associates across primary care and referral practices in the UK and Ireland, united by a commitment to excellence and the purpose 'A Better World for Pets'. The group emphasises inclusive culture, comprehensive wellbeing support, and genuine investment in professional development and career progression.