A&E / Inpatient Veterinary Surgeon

animaltrust· PetA&E - Inpatient and ECC Vets
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📍 Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, United KingdomProbation Permanent Contract

About this role

Do you have a passion for Emergency and Critical Care but enjoy working days? Look no further… Ellesmere Hospital are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join the team.


In this exciting role, you will oversee the inpatient care and emergency cases coming through our A+E service, ensuring a exciting mix of medically bias cases. Your primary responsibility will be to meet the needs of our inpatients, whether performing emergency procedures yourself or coordinating with our skilled team to provide comprehensive care.


Core Skills 


To be successful in this role you’ll have a social heart, be highly skilled and keen to progress your technical capability. You may already be an experienced vet, but it's important that you’re a real team player that enjoys the buzz that comes from working in a fast-paced and busy environment. 


You’ll share our vision for working within a not-for-profit environment and you’ll be keen to work as part of a highly skilled and experienced team and commit to providing the highest standard of care to owners and their pets. 


  • Excellent technical capability
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with clients during stressful and upsetting situations
  • Strong organisation skills, open, honest and trustworthy 


Rota:

39 hours a week

1:3 weekends 

3 week rolling pattern including a mix of 11hour and 9 hour shifts



Benefits:

  • 6 weeks holiday, including bank holidays
  • CPD and certificate funding available
  • Vis sponsor available 
  • Private Health Care 52 Weeks sickness benefit and free Employee assistance program — awarded after qualifying period  
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity package
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • RCVS and VDS fees paid
  • Access to counselling support including mental health, financial and life counselling after 12 months of service
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • E-Car scheme
  • Store Discounts from Vivup
  • Staff discount
  • Refer-a-Friend bonus


We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture that is  inclusive for all employees. 



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Is the salary disclosed for the A&E / Inpatient Veterinary Surgeon position at animaltrust?
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Where is the A&E / Inpatient Veterinary Surgeon position at animaltrust located?
This A&E / Inpatient Veterinary Surgeon role at animaltrust is based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, United Kingdom. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the A&E / Inpatient Veterinary Surgeon role at animaltrust full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Probation Permanent Contract position. It is posted as a A&E / Inpatient Veterinary Surgeon role in the PetA&E - Inpatient and ECC Vets department at animaltrust.
Which team or department does the A&E / Inpatient Veterinary Surgeon at animaltrust belong to?
This A&E / Inpatient Veterinary Surgeon position is part of the PetA&E - Inpatient and ECC Vets department at animaltrust. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the A&E / Inpatient Veterinary Surgeon position at animaltrust?
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When was the A&E / Inpatient Veterinary Surgeon job at animaltrust posted?
This A&E / Inpatient Veterinary Surgeon position at animaltrust was posted on Jun 8, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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