ECC/ Inpatient Veterinary Surgeon - Shrewsbury
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 to £70,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-56797-20726 |
Summary
Veterinary Surgeon – Emergency & Critical Care (Day Shifts Only)
Up to £70,000 | Shrewsbury, Shropshire | RCVS Accredited Small Animal Hospital
• Day-shift Emergency & Critical Care role in a busy RCVS-accredited small animal hospital — no nights required
• Challenging and rewarding ECC caseload, including A&E presentations and inpatient care, within a well-supported multidisciplinary team
• Flexible rota options (4 on / 4 off or 3 shifts per week with 2:9 weekends) supporting a strong work–life balance
• Excellent learning and development environment, with funded CPD, access to advanced hospital facilities, and support for ECC-focused progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package up to £70,000, including private healthcare, visa support, paid fees, and enhanced family leave
A well-established, progressive, RCVS accredited small animal hospital in Shrewsbury is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon with an interest in Emergency and Critical Care to join its experienced and supportive clinical team. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment but prefers daytime working hours only.
The Role:
This role offers a stimulating and varied caseload, focused on emergency and critical care, inpatient management, and A&E presentations. The successful Veterinary Surgeon will take clinical responsibility for hospitalised patients, delivering high-quality medical care and coordinating treatment alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team.
Key duties include:
• Managing emergency and critical care cases presenting through the A&E service
• Overseeing inpatient care and treatment plans
• Performing emergency procedures where appropriate
• Collaborating closely with veterinary surgeons, nurses, and support staff
• Communicating compassionately with clients during challenging and emotional situations
This position is ideally suited to a Veterinary Surgeon passionate about ECC, hospital medicine, and continuous clinical development.
Skills and Experience Required:
The successful candidate will be:
• A qualified Veterinary Surgeon (RCVS registered or eligible)
• Confident managing complex medical cases, with some surgical experience
• Highly motivated to develop technical and clinical skills
A strong team player who enjoys a collaborative, high-energy hospital environment
• Compassionate and professional when dealing with clients under pressure
Desirable (but not essential):
• Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care
The Practice:
The hospital is a 24/7 RCVS accredited small animal hospital, providing high-quality veterinary care to pets across Shrewsbury, Shropshire, and surrounding areas. Facilities include:
• Digital X-ray
• Ultrasound
• On-site laboratory
• Orthopaedics
• Endoscopy
• Dental X-ray
• Comprehensive inpatient and critical care facilities
Working Hours & Rota:
• Average 40 hours per week
Rota options:
4 days on / 4 days off, or 3 shifts per week with 2:9 weekends
Shift times: 7am – 8pm (includes 1 hour unpaid lunch)
Day shifts only
Benefits:
• Up to £70,000 salary
• 6 weeks holiday, including bank holidays
• Funded CPD
• Visa support available
• Private healthcare
• 52-week sickness benefit (after qualifying period)
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
Access to counselling support (mental health, financial and life counselling) after 12 months
• Cycle to Work scheme
• E-Car scheme
• Staff discounts
• Refer-a-Friend bonus
Apply:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care seeking a day-only hospital role offering a competitive salary of up to £70,000 within a supportive, well-equipped, and values-driven organisation.
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email l.vasey@purovets.com
To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.
Ref no: JOB-56797