ECC Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

Join Vets Now Newport as a part-time ECC Veterinary Surgeon on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You’ll be working in one of the largest emergency hospitals in the south-west, handling a varied and interesting caseload that will sharpen your emergency and critical care skills. This role is structured around part-time hours: expect a mix of mid-week backshifts (mainly 4pm–midnight, some 5pm–1am), plus 1-in-3 weekend days (7am–7.30pm) and a fair share of bank holidays.

Newport’s location is ideal for those seeking work-life balance—just off the M4, within easy reach of Bristol and Cardiff, and perfectly positioned for weekend escapes to the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Gower Peninsula. You’ll be joining a well-supported and enthusiastic team of vets, nurses, and animal care assistants in a fully equipped, modern hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver emergency and critical care to small animals across a 24-hour service
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including vets, nurses, and support staff
• Assess, diagnose, and treat emergency cases across a broad range of presentations
• Develop your ECC expertise through exposure to varied and complex cases
• Maintain clinical standards and documentation in a fast-paced hospital environment

Requirements

• Registered with the RCVS as a Veterinary Surgeon
• Willingness to work in a 24-hour ECC environment
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Available for a 12-month fixed-term contract

Benefits

• Leave & Time Off: 7 weeks pro rata annual leave, your birthday as a paid day off, paid volunteering days
• Professional Support: RCVS fees covered, VECCS membership, VDS cover
• Pension & Wellbeing: UK Standard Pension contributions (5% employee / 3% employer), membership of employee wellbeing programme
• Staff Perks: Up to 50% discount on staff pet care, Vets Now For You reward gateway offering discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers

About the Practice

Vets Now Newport operates one of the largest emergency hospitals in the south-west, delivering 24-hour emergency and critical care. Part of the Vets Now group, the practice is fully equipped with modern facilities and staffed by a skilled, collaborative team dedicated to supporting one another in high-pressure situations.

Vets Now is the UK’s leading out-of-hours and emergency veterinary service, with a strong reputation for clinical excellence and staff wellbeing. The organisation actively supports professional development through its Cutting Edge and AdvantEdge training programmes and prides itself on flexible, accommodating working arrangements.