A&E/Inpatient Veterinary Surgeon – Teesside
3 weeks ago 
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Salary
£70,392
Company
Candor Vets
Contact
Tim Evans
Teesside, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
Emergency and critical care medicine. Day shifts. A not-for-profit mission. A brand new hospital opening January 2026.
If you love ECC, but not the lifestyle that usually comes with it.
If you are passionate about emergency and critical care, but tired of nights, relentless rotas, or feeling like you are constantly firefighting, this role may feel like a genuine breath of fresh air.
This is an opportunity to stay close to high-level ECC and inpatient medicine, while working structured day shifts in an environment designed to support both clinical excellence and human sustainability.
The Opportunity
We are working with a not-for-profit veterinary organisation opening a brand new, purpose-built A&E hospital in Teesside, in January 2026. Their focus is simple and refreshing. Deliver outstanding emergency and inpatient care, while looking after the people providing it.
This role sits at the heart of the hospital. As the A&E and inpatient veterinary surgeon, you will oversee inpatients and emergency admissions during the day, managing a varied and medically biased caseload. You will have the autonomy to perform emergency procedures yourself, while also working closely with a skilled nursing and vet team to coordinate complex cases.
There is also a small amount of GP work built into the rota. This is intentional, allowing you to maintain confidence with consults and elective surgery, while keeping the core of your role firmly rooted in ECC and inpatient medicine.
Why This Role Is Different
Day-Focused ECC Without Compromise
This is genuine emergency and inpatient work, but structured around 12-hour day shifts. No sole charge weekends, no overnight responsibility, and a rota designed to be sustainable long term.
Medically Interesting, Varied Caseload
You will see a broad mix of emergency presentations and inpatient cases, with time to work cases up properly rather than constantly passing them on.
Built on Not-for-Profit Values
Every decision is driven by patient care, team wellbeing, and long-term sustainability, not shareholder pressure or turnover targets.
Team-Based, Supportive Working
You will be surrounded by experienced clinicians and nurses, with a culture that values communication, trust, and shared responsibility, especially during high-pressure moments.
Your Journey Here
In Your First Month
You will focus on settling into the hospital systems, building relationships with the team, and becoming familiar with workflows, equipment, and inpatient protocols.
By Three Months
You will be confidently managing emergency admissions and inpatient care, communicating clearly with owners during difficult situations, and contributing actively to daily clinical decision-making.
By Six Months
You will be a core part of the hospital’s clinical rhythm, trusted with complex cases, shaping inpatient care standards, and exploring CPD aligned with your professional interests.
What’s On Offer
Compensation and Time Off
- Salary up to £70,392
- 40 hours per week, part-time applications welcomed
- 12-hour day shifts, with 1 hour unpaid lunch
- 1:3 weekends, never sole charge
- 6 weeks holiday, including bank holidays
Professional Development
- CPD funding available
- Support to continue developing ECC and medical skills
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
Wellbeing and Security
- Private healthcare after qualifying period
- 52 weeks sickness benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
- Contributory pension scheme
Added Benefits
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric car scheme
- Vivup store discounts
- Staff discounts
- Refer-a-friend bonus
- Access to counselling, including mental health, financial, and life support after 12 months
The Candor Vets Difference
At Candor Vets, we do not push roles or rush decisions. We listen carefully, give you space to think, and focus on finding the right fit, not just filling a vacancy.
Ready to Explore?
If this sounds like a way to stay close to ECC without sacrificing your life outside of work, let’s have a confidential, no-pressure conversation.
Job Reference IVS002
Tel: 02392 006 123
Address:
Teesside, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom