Associate Veterinarian Job, Ashton-under-Lyne

Ashton-under-Lyne

Up to £45,000 and above, DOE

Permanent

Ashton-under-Lyne

Up to £45,000 and above, DOE

Permanent

Ashton-under-Lyne

Up to £45,000 and above, DOE

Permanent

Small Animal Night Vet Surgeon Job, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, England

Small Animal Night Vet Surgeon Job, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, England

Job Description: Our client is seeking a dedicated Small Animal Night Vet Surgeon to join a busy 24-hour veterinary centre providing continuous care to companion animals. This part-time role follows a 7 nights on, 21 nights off rotation and offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced night nursing team to deliver high standards of emergency and inpatient care.

The position would suit a confident veterinary surgeon with prior out-of-hours experience who values strong communication and seamless clinical handovers. You will manage emergency presentations, hospitalised patients, and urgent procedures overnight while ensuring continuity of care with the daytime team.

Qualifications Needed:

  • RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon  
  • Previous out-of-hours or emergency experience preferred  
  • Confident in sole charge overnight decision-making  
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities  
  • Commitment to high clinical and professional standards  

Package:

  • 7 nights on, 21 nights off rota pattern  
  • Private medical insurance from day one  
  • Health cash plan with 24/7 GP access  
  • Life assurance at three times annual salary  
  • Additional paid personal leave day each year  
  • £1,500 annual clinical CPD allowance  
  • Funded certificate study opportunities  
  • RCVS, VDS and BVA fees covered  
  • Sabbatical opportunities based on service length  
  • Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme  
Posted
03/03/2026
Reference
JB-30083
Location
Ashton-under-Lyne,
Experience
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