Night Veterinary Surgeon

British Veterinary LGBT+; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious veterinary hospital in the UK is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their Out of Hours team. The role offers excellent work-life balance, clinical support, and outstanding facilities. Responsibilities include managing emergency cases and providing inpatient care. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000–£70,000 plus numerous benefits including CPD allowance and family leave policies. This is a unique opportunity to work within a collaborative and progressive clinical environment.

Benefits

£1,750 CPD allowance

Enhanced parental and family leave

Company pension scheme

Health plan scheme

Visa Sponsorship

Employee benefit platform

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon and eligible to register with the RCVS.
• Experience in emergency and critical care essential.
• Ability to handle out-of-hours calls with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and work up emergency cases.
• Provide overnight inpatient care.
• Handle out-of-hours calls with clinical confidence.
• Work closely with an experienced OOH nursing team.

Skills

Emergency case management

Emergency and critical care

Clinical confidence

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Veterinary Surgeon

Tools

High-end ultrasound

Digital radiography

Endoscopy

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established Out of Hours team at a highly regarded Tier 3 hospital. This permanent role offers an excellent work–life balance, a supportive clinical environment, and access to outstanding facilities and expertise. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing emergency presentations and inpatients overnight, supported by a dedicated nursing team who work the same rota to ensure seamless continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Managing and working up emergency cases
• Providing overnight inpatient care
• Handling out-of-hours calls with clinical confidence
• Working closely with an experienced, dedicated OOH nursing team

This role would suit a vet who enjoys emergency and critical care and values both autonomy and strong team support.

About the Practice

The hospital holds Tier 3 status and enjoys an excellent local reputation. It operates as a hybrid between first-opinion and referral practice, supported by extensive facilities and a highly experienced veterinary team. The practice currently employs 17 veterinary surgeons, a mix of full-time and part-time colleagues, and this role is available due to an upcoming relocation of a valued team member.

Facilities

• High-end ultrasound
• Digital and dental radiography
• Endoscopy, rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy
• Laparoscopy and electrocautery
• Tonometry and slit lamp

Comprehensive in-house laboratory, including advanced endocrinology, coagulation testing, and rapid haematology/cytology interpretation. An exciting hospital extension is scheduled for completion in early spring, which will include the installation of a CT scanner, further enhancing diagnostic capabilities.

Clinical Excellence & Team Culture

The practice is proud to deliver exceptional first-opinion care through a multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach. The veterinary team includes multiple certificate holders in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesia, and Dermatology, with additional colleagues currently working toward certificates in Surgery, Imaging, Internal Medicine, and Endoscopy. Advanced procedures are routinely performed in-house, including BOAS surgery, TPLO/CCWO, patella surgery, fracture repair, cholecystectomy, liver lobe resection, and TECAs. Additional services such as laser therapy, acupuncture, and physiotherapy are also available. Individual development is strongly encouraged, and the team ethos centres on collaboration, support, and continuous improvement.

The Team

The hospital is home to a friendly, like-minded group of professionals who share a commitment to treating every patient as if they were their own. The wider team includes: 17 Veterinary Surgeons, 23 Nurses and 16 Support Colleagues. The veterinary team is led by an experienced leadership group with advanced qualifications and a strong focus on mentorship and clinical standards.

The Location

Located in a welcoming town, the practice sits midway between Nottingham and Derby. With excellent transport links—including easy access to the M1, a local train station, reliable bus services, and proximity to East Midlands Airport—the area is ideal for commuters while still offering a strong sense of community.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £60,000–£70,000, depending on experience
• Certificate support for the right candidate
• £1,750 CPD allowance and/or 5 days CPD leave
• RCVS, VDS, and one additional professional subscription covered
• Enhanced parental and family leave policies
• Company pension scheme
• Health plan scheme
• Company sick pay
• Generous colleague and veterinary fee discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee benefit platform with discounts, cashback, and offers
• Visa Sponsorship

And lots more! This is a rare opportunity to join a progressive, well-equipped hospital with a strong clinical reputation, an outstanding team, and a rota designed to protect work–life balance.

For further information, an informal chat, or to apply, please email Debbie Loding at [e-mail] or 07384 551799 today. You must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon and eligible to register with the RCVS to be considered for this role.

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