We’re proud to be working with a large, highly regarded veterinary hospital that is looking to strengthen its dedicated night team with an experienced Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon. This is a superb opportunity to join a forward-thinking, high-standard practice with excellent facilities, a collaborative culture and one of the most comprehensive clinical teams in the region.
The practice is seeking a confident vet who enjoys emergency and critical care work and thrives in a well-supported hospital environment. With strong nursing support, excellent equipment and access to certificate holders across multiple disciplines, this role offers the chance to work up complex cases to a high standard.
The Role
7 nights on / 14 nights off rota
Average 27 hours per week contract
Dedicated OOH and ECC caseload
30-minute emergency consultations as standard
Emergency surgeries performed overnight as required
Focused ECC work while the day team manages routine and chronic care
You will be supported by a dedicated night team, including:
Night Registered Veterinary Nurse
Night Veterinary Care Assistant
Receptionist until 10pm
Twilight nurse until midnight
The role would particularly suit vets with an interest in ECC, emergency surgery or internal medicine, and candidates must be comfortable managing emergency cases independently.
The Practice
This is a large, purpose-built veterinary hospital with an exceptional reputation for clinical standards, mentorship and professional development. The practice employs around 15 veterinary surgeons and more than 20 nurses, creating a highly collaborative environment with excellent support at all levels.
The leadership team is deeply invested in staff wellbeing, clinical excellence and professional growth, creating a supportive culture where vets are encouraged to develop their interests and contribute to clinical discussions.
The hospital also acts as a teaching and development centre, hosting veterinary students and supporting graduate programmes, and regularly pilots’ new technology and innovations within the wider veterinary group.
Facilities include:
7 consultation rooms including a dedicated feline consult and end-of-life suite
4 operating theatres including a high-end dental suite
Digital X-ray
Advanced ultrasound with Doppler
Visiting CT scanner (soon to be permanent)
Flexible gastroscope and bronchoscope
Video otoscope and rigid endoscopy
Laparoscopy equipment
Dental radiography suite
Full in-house laboratory and transfusion medicine
Multiparameter monitoring including ECG, capnography and blood pressure
Clinical Caseload
As a hospital-level practice and referral hub for multiple surrounding clinics, the emergency caseload is busy and varied.
Night vets regularly manage procedures such as:
Caesarean sections
Pyometra surgery
Exploratory laparotomy
Enterotomy and enterectomy
You will also manage complex medical emergencies including:
Addisonian crises
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Severe pancreatitis
Critical inpatient care
This role would suit a vet who enjoys hands-on ECC work and clinical problem solving.
What They’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be:
A confident GP or ECC-focused vet
Comfortable managing emergency cases independently
Strong communicator with excellent clinical judgement
Team-focused and keen to engage in clinical discussions
UK experienced and confident with inpatient care
This is a practice that values collaboration, clinical discussion and evidence-based medicine, with a strong culture of mentorship and knowledge sharing.
Progression & Development
Strong in-house CPD culture
Support from certificate holders in surgery, medicine, dentistry and ECC
Active clinical forums and case discussions
Certificate study encouraged and supported
Opportunities to develop clinical interests
The practice is known for its commitment to learning, mentorship and professional development across the whole team.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Large hospital environment with excellent facilities
Strong ECC caseload with varied and interesting cases
Outstanding nursing and team support overnight
Collaborative, non-hierarchical culture
Forward-thinking leadership team invested in staff development
Purpose-built facilities and advanced equipment
Healthy rota offering two weeks off after every working block
Next Steps
For further details on this exceptional role, please click the Apply Now button. If you can specify the best time to talk, please do; we will get in touch when it suits you best. You will then be contacted by one of our specialist consultants, who will provide you with further details about the role.
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Joe Stewart
Salary description
£50000.00 - £65000.00 per year