A&E/Inpatient Veterinary Surgeon

Daytime ECC focus. Medically interesting cases. A rota that respects your life outside work.

The perfect role for if you love ECC, but not the lifestyle that usually comes with it.

If you thrive on emergency and critical care medicine but feel worn down by nights, endless on-call, or constant rota changes, this role is designed with you in mind. This is a chance to stay close to the medicine you love, while working structured daytime shifts in a genuinely supportive environment.

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established, not-for-profit veterinary hospital in Shrewsbury, that has built a reputation for calm, high-quality emergency and inpatient care. The focus here is not volume for the sake of it, but doing the right thing, properly, with the time and resources to back clinical decisions.

This role sits at the heart of the hospital. You will oversee inpatient care and manage emergency cases coming through the A&E service during the day. Some days you will be hands-on with procedures yourself. Other days, you will be coordinating care across a skilled multidisciplinary team, ensuring every inpatient receives thoughtful, continuous attention.

It is a medically led position with real depth. You are not simply stabilising and handing over. You are following cases through, making decisions, and seeing the impact of your care.

Why This Role Is Different

A Proper Daytime ECC Role

This is emergency and inpatient medicine without night shifts. Shifts run from 07:00 to 20:00, with structured rotas that allow for real recovery time.

A Team That Shares the Load

You will be working alongside experienced veterinary surgeons, nurses, and support staff who understand ECC pressures. Complex cases are discussed collaboratively, not left on one person’s shoulders.

Medicine First, Not Production Targets

As a not-for-profit hospital, decisions are driven by patient care, not upselling or unrealistic throughput. That shows in the way cases are managed and in how supported clinicians feel.

Space to Grow Clinically

If you already have a certificate in Emergency and Critical Care, it will be valued. If not, your interest in developing further is encouraged, with funded CPD and exposure to a wide range of cases.

Your Journey Here

In Your First Month
You will focus on settling into the hospital, understanding inpatient workflows, and building relationships with the wider ECC and nursing teams.

By Three Months
You will be confidently managing complex medical inpatients, contributing to emergency decision-making, and feeling at ease coordinating care across disciplines.

By Six Months
You will be a trusted part of the ECC daytime team, shaping how inpatient care is delivered and potentially pursuing further development in areas that genuinely interest you.