Job Details
Role: Emergency and Critical Care (ECC/ICU) Veterinarian
Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum (D.O.E)
Location: Eastcott Veterinary Hospital, Swindon
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: Mixture of day and night shifts (5 days on, 5 days off, 5 nights on and 10 days off)
Are you an experienced Emergency and Critical Care (ECC/ICU) Veterinarian looking for a rewarding role within a supportive, multidisciplinary referral hospital?
At Eastcott Veterinary Hospital, you will work alongside a highly skilled team delivering exceptional care to critically ill patients while benefiting from collaboration with our in‑house specialists. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical expertise in a well‑equipped ICU environment while enjoying a balanced rota that provides extended time off between shifts.
Beyond your clinical responsibilities, there are many ways to get involved in life at Eastcott – whether through our Green Team, mentoring recent graduates, contributing to clinical development, or helping to organise our vibrant social events.
Responsibilities
- Deliver critical care to ICU patients.
- Triage and manage emergency cases.
- Provide out‑of‑hours care for a network of local practices.
- Work during day shifts with clinicians and nurses across specialist services.
- Work during night shifts alongside experienced night nurses and rotating interns, with the reassurance of on‑call clinicians from each referral discipline and primary care services.
Why Join Us
- Work in a leading referral hospital – Tier 3, ISFM Gold Status, multidisciplinary veterinary hospital committed to outstanding care.
- Exceptional facilities – a purpose‑built ICU supported by CT, ultrasound, X‑ray suites, extensive operating theatres, a fully equipped laboratory and a dedicated dentistry suite.
- Collaborative clinical environment – discuss cases and expand your knowledge with specialists and experienced clinicians across multiple disciplines.
- Support for development – professional and personal growth in a friendly, supportive environment.
Requirements
- An experienced clinician holding, or working towards, a certificate‑level ECC qualification.
- Excellent communication skills with both clients and colleagues.
- A proactive and positive attitude with a passion for emergency and critical care.
- A strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
What We Offer
- 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave.
- Relocation support available.
- RCVS and VDS fees paid.
- Employer contribution pension.
- Life assurance.
- E‑car salary sacrifice scheme.
- Enhanced equal family leave.
- Extensive internal and fully funded external CPD.
About Us
Eastcott Veterinary Hospital is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family‑owned veterinary company in the world. As a privately owned organisation, we are driven by our purpose to create a better world for pets and our people, offering a robust network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and a comprehensive wellbeing package.
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