
Ready to join a Tier 3 referral hospital where your ECC expertise is valued and your rota actually gives you a life? Eastcott Veterinary Hospital offers a well-equipped ICU, collaborative specialists, and genuinely extended time off between shifts.
5 nights on, 10 days off rota pattern. Night shifts worked alongside experienced night nurses and rotating interns with on-call support from referral specialists.
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.
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.