7 on, 14 off rota | True ECC focus | Non-profit mission
If You Love the Night Shift for the Right Reasons
If you thrive when the doors close, the phones quieten, and it is just you, your patient, and your clinical judgement, this could be the kind of night role that reminds you why you chose ECC in the first place.
The Opportunity
We are working with a purpose-built hospital in Barnsley that has built its reputation on accessible, affordable emergency care. Their out-of-hours service runs with a transparent £79 consultation fee, removing one of the biggest barriers clients face and allowing you to focus on treatment decisions rather than financial conflict.
This is a dedicated night service, fully supported by a large day team providing both first opinion and referral care. That means real continuity. You are not operating in isolation. Cases can be handed over properly, followed through, and discussed with colleagues who know the patient and the hospital.
The caseload is exactly what you would hope for in a busy ECC setting. Surgical emergencies, complex medical cases, and in-house orthopaedics. It is varied, hands-on, and genuinely interesting.
Why This Role Is Different
A Hospital Built for Proper ECC
- 10 modern consulting rooms
- 4 fully equipped theatres
- Digital X-ray and dedicated dental suites
- Separate dog and cat wards to reduce stress and improve patient welfare
- In-house orthopaedic capability
This is not a stripped-back out-of-hours service. It is a hospital environment designed for serious clinical work.
Nurse-Led Support Overnight
Stable inpatients benefit from nurse-led care through the night, ensuring monitored recovery and comfort. That means your focus stays where it should be, on the patients who need your clinical expertise most.
A Non-Profit With a Clear Social Mission
This organisation operates as a Community Interest Company. Profit is not the primary driver. Their vision is simple and powerful: no pet should go untreated or face euthanasia when there is a viable treatment option.
Free consultations and transparent pricing make care accessible to owners who might otherwise struggle. If you want your work to align with your values, this matters.
A Flat, Inclusive Culture
There is no traditional hierarchy here. The culture is deliberately collaborative. Everyone contributes. Everyone is heard. The aim is clinical excellence, not internal politics.
Your Journey Here
In Your First Month
You will focus on integrating with the night and day teams, understanding case flow, and becoming familiar with hospital protocols. You will quickly see the variety and pace that defines this service.
By Three Months
You will be confidently managing a diverse ECC caseload, performing emergency procedures, and collaborating seamlessly with the day team to ensure smooth handovers and continuity of care.
By Six Months
You will be a key part of the night service. Comfortable with complex cases, contributing ideas, and potentially exploring CPD that strengthens your ECC skillset even further.
What’s On Offer
Compensation and Work-Life Balance
- Salary up to £73,902 DOE
- 7 nights on, 14 nights off
- Average 28 hours per week
- Shift times: 18:30 to 07:30
- 6 weeks’ holiday
A rota that genuinely allows you to recover and live your life outside work.
Professional Development
- CPD funded
- Excellent development and training opportunities
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Visa sponsorship available
Comprehensive Benefits
- Enhanced maternity and paternity package
- 52 weeks sickness benefit after 12 months
- Private healthcare
- Free employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff discounts and Vivup store discounts
- Contributory pension
- Refer a friend bonus
The Candor Vets Difference
At Candor Vets, we do not send CVs and hope for the best. We listen. We take time to understand what matters to you, whether that is caseload, culture, rota, or values. Then we introduce you to roles that genuinely fit.
Ready to Explore?
If this sounds like a night role where you can practise proper ECC, work with purpose, and still have real time off, let’s have a confidential, no-pressure conversation.
Job Reference NV007