ECC Veterinary Surgeon – Weekend Out of Hours

About the Role

This part-time opportunity sits within New Priory Vets’ state-of-the-art flagship hospital in central Brighton, providing out-of-hours emergency care over weekends and bank holidays. You’ll work 30 hours across 3 days per week, mostly weekends but with some weekday hours available in weeks without bank holidays. Alongside the dedicated ECC team, you’ll consult and care for inpatients, delivering emergency services to local referring clinics whilst benefiting from on-site specialist support through Brighton Veterinary Referrals.

The hospital boasts comprehensive facilities including medicine, surgery, radiography, CT, ultrasound, and dentistry services. Located just 5 minutes from Brighton train station and 20 minutes from the city centre, the practice sits in an area perfect for those balancing vibrant urban life with easy access to beautiful countryside and outdoor activities.

The practice champions wellbeing as a core value, with a genuinely supportive culture that prioritizes happiness at work. You’ll be part of Priory Emergency Treatment Services (P.E.T.S.), the dedicated emergency arm delivering 24/7 care with continuity from day through night.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide out-of-hours emergency and critical care services across weekends and bank holidays
• Consult and care for inpatients alongside the ECC team
• Deliver emergency services to local referring clinics within the Brighton area
• Work collaboratively as an essential team player within P.E.T.S.
• Contribute to excellent clinical care and client service standards
• Liaise with on-site specialists at Brighton Veterinary Referrals as required

Requirements

• RCVS registration or eligibility for UK registration
• Some years of experience (3+ years post-qualification preferred)
• Confidence and competence in emergency and critical care (ECC certificate preferred)
• Excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues
• Passion for animal and client care with a team-focused approach

Benefits

• Leave & Wellbeing: 6.6 weeks annual leave plus service-based increases, birthday leave, enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay)
• Health & Insurance: Private Medical Insurance, service-related company sick pay
• Professional Development: Generous £1,500 annual CPD allowance, certificates and further study funded, learning via IVC Evidensia Academy, access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia, research funding available, £1,250 annual Care Fund per vet
• Professional Support: BVA membership paid, VDS cover, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme
• Additional Perks: Discounted veterinary fees, retail and gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme via Pawsome platform, private pension scheme, sponsorship for overseas employees
• Salary: Competitive salary (FTE basis)

About the Practice

New Priory Vets has been established for almost 40 years, operating from a Hospital Standard-accredited facility in Brighton (off the A23) and a clinic in Peacehaven on the Coast Road. The Brighton hospital holds the highest level of RCVS accreditation available to veterinary practices in the UK. As part of IVC Evidensia, the practice combines independent excellence with access to wider group resources and specialist support through Brighton Veterinary Referrals.

The team is built on the principle that wellbeing and work-life balance enable excellent, friendly client care. Many clients have been with the practice for several decades, reflecting the quality of service and consistency delivered by an exceptionally supportive team.