ECC Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

MiNightVet Stoke is part of a nationwide network of 39 out-of-hours emergency practices, providing round-the-clock small animal care across the UK. You’ll be joining the dedicated night team in Stoke-on-Trent as a confident Veterinary Surgeon, working on a 1:4 rota pattern with flexibility available for part-time arrangements.

This is a dedicated emergency and critical care role where you’ll work sole charge overnight, supported by an RVN and the wider MiNightVet network. Whether you’re experienced in ECC or building your emergency skills, the practice invests in your development through the ECCelerate programme, telemedicine access via Vet Oracle, and visiting specialists. Off-site accommodation is available within 2 minutes of the practice during your working weeks, and relocation support is offered.

Stoke-on-Trent is a vibrant, affordable city with excellent transport links to Birmingham, Manchester, and the Midlands. Alton Towers, major airports, and green spaces make it an attractive base for work and life outside the clinic.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver emergency and critical care to small animals presenting out-of-hours
• Work confidently in sole charge, supported overnight by an RVN colleague
• Manage a range of urgent presentations and ECC cases with access to Vet Oracle telemedicine and specialist advice
• Collaborate with the wider MiNightVet network across the UK
• Contribute to a supportive, inclusive team culture

Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS or equivalent)
• Confidence working sole charge, supported overnight by an RVN
• Experience in emergency and critical care (or enthusiasm to develop it)
• Ability to start January 2026 (later start dates considered on request)
• Willingness to engage with flexible working arrangements

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £80,000 FTE depending on experience
• Accommodation: Off-site housing within 2 minutes of the practice during working weeks
• Relocation support: Available for relocating candidates
• Professional development: ECCelerate programme to enhance emergency care skills; access to Vet Oracle telemedicine; visiting specialists on staff
• Flexible working: 1:4 rota pattern with option to negotiate part-time or adjusted schedules
• Workplace culture: Inclusive working groups (Menopause, EDI); ongoing investment in team wellbeing
• Career progression: Clear pathways from GP to Certificate Holder roles
• Contract options: Full-time permanent, fixed-term, and locum arrangements available

About the Practice

MiNightVet Stoke operates as part of the CVS Group, one of the UK’s largest veterinary networks. The practice is an established out-of-hours emergency facility serving Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding region, delivering 24-hour critical care and emergency medicine for small animals. As part of a 39-practice OOH network, the team benefits from shared expertise, specialist resources, and robust clinical governance.

The practice is committed to clinical excellence, staff development, and creating an inclusive workplace where vets and nurses thrive. Modern facilities, supportive management, and genuine flexibility make MiNightVet Stoke an appealing destination for emergency medicine-focused clinicians.