Fantastic Client seeks Experienced OOH Emergency Vets for flexible rota, Somerset

Location Somerset
Discipline: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon, Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Surgeons
Contact name: Louise Evans

Contact email: louise@brightleaf.co.uk
Job ref: 8565
Published: about 4 hours ago
ECC Night Veterinary Surgeon – Somerset
This well established practice are looking for an enthusiastic Emergency and Critical Care Night Vet to join a dedicated Out-of-Hours service, providing weekend and holiday cover at this highly regarded First Opinion and Small Animal Hospital in Somerset.
Located in the historic market town of Bridgwater, this hospital offers the perfect balance of rural charm and accessibility. The beautiful Somerset coast is just a short drive away, and Bristol’s vibrant city life can be reached in under an hour — with Glastonbury practically on your doorstep.
You’ll be joining a progressive Centre of Excellence, working alongside a team that combines innovation with compassion. The hospital is proud to be accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as a Small Animal Hospital — the highest level of accreditation available and a distinction achieved by only a small percentage of veterinary practices across the UK.
In this role, you’ll be supported by an experienced night nurse, a twilight phone triage nurse, and a twilight animal care assistant, with occasional assistance from an additional twilight vet. You’ll work closely with this dedicated night team to deliver exceptional care to both emergency and hospitalised patients, ensuring the highest clinical standards are maintained at all times.
The rota typically involves working Friday and Saturday nights from 7pm until 8.30am, on a two-week-on, two-week-off pattern. There’s also the option to take on additional night shifts to provide holiday cover if desired. They understand that flexibility is important, so hours and days can be discussed to create a schedule that works for you and the team.
This position offers a salary of up to £70,000 pro rata, depending on experience, along with 6.6 weeks of paid holiday including bank holidays. You’ll have an annual CPD allowance of £1,750 and access to extensive wellbeing benefits through Health Shield, which covers a wide range of health and wellness treatments, from dentistry to sports massage. Professional memberships including RCVS and two additional subscriptions are fully funded, and VDS cover is provided.
They also offer enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, discounted veterinary fees, and access to a scheme offering discounts and cashback across travel, shopping, entertainment, and more. You’ll benefit from company sick pay, annual pay reviews, and dedicated support for ongoing training and career progression. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a hospital that places genuine emphasis on colleague wellbeing and engagement, fostering a culture where every team member feels valued and supported.
If you’re an experienced or aspiring ECC vet looking for a role that combines flexibility, professional challenge, and a truly supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you. 
To learn more about this exciting opportunity or wish to apply, please don't hesitate to contact Louise@brightleaf.co.uk or give us a call at 01422 433900. We are dedicated to assisting talented Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons and nurses like you in finding the ideal job.

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