Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours
Are you passionate about emergency and critical care but put off by long, exhausting night shifts? We have the perfect solution!
At our RCVS-accredited practice in Brighton, we offer a sustainable approach to ECC night work with split shifts (4:30 pm–12:30 am or 10:30 pm–9:30 am). This structure allows you to pursue your ECC passion without burnout. We’re also open to full-time and part-time applicants, ensuring flexibility for those who need it.
Why Join Us?
* Balanced Work-Life Schedule – 2 in 5 weekends, no weekend or Bank Holiday day shifts, averaging 35 hours per week
* Diverse Caseload – First-opinion emergencies, inpatient care, and referral cases
* Supportive Team – Work alongside specialists, Advanced Practitioners, experienced night RVNs, and dedicated ACAs
* Brighton Location – Experience the best of city, countryside, and seaside living
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a team-focused vet with experience in emergency and critical care—or someone eager to develop in this area. If you have enthusiasm and a commitment to clinical excellence, we have the expertise to support and train you. Strong communication skills and a dedication to practice evidence-based medicine are essential.
Please note we are happy to consider part-time and 12-month FTC's for this position too.
Work-life Balance and Wellbeing
* 25 days annual leave allowance (plus service-based increases)
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Birthday leave
Development
* Generous CPD allowance of £1625 per year.
* Certificates and further study encouraged and funded.
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership paid
* VDS cover
Additional Benefits
* Discounted veterinary fees
* Various discounts including retail & gym memberships, cycle to work scheme via Pawsome platform.
* Service-related company sick pay
New Priory Vets, Brighton
The Deneway, London Road, Brighton, BN1 8QR, United Kingdom
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Kris Reilly from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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