Job Description: Our client is seeking a confident and experienced Hospital Night Veterinary Surgeon to join a dedicated small animal emergency team in a sole-charge overnight role. This position offers a varied mix of inpatient care, out-of-hours emergencies, and A&E cases, supported by experienced night nurses and access to advanced clinical equipment including CT, endoscopy, ultrasound, dental radiography, laparoscopy, and digital imaging.
Qualifications Needed:
- RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon with strong small animal experience
- Confident working sole charge during overnight shifts
- Comfortable managing emergency, inpatient, and A&E caseloads
- ECC certificate interest welcomed, with support available for future study
- Positive team-focused approach with strong clinical judgement
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
- Managing overnight inpatient care and urgent emergency presentations
- Providing clear clinical decisions during sole-charge night shifts
- Working closely with experienced night nurses throughout each rota
- Using advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment where clinically needed
- Maintaining high standards of patient care, communication, and case continuity
Package:
- 7 nights on followed by 14 nights off
- 12-hour overnight shifts from 9pm to 9am
- Workplace pension included
- Health cash plan with contributions toward routine treatments
- RCVS fees paid
- CPD encouraged and funded
- VDS cover provided for clinical duties
- Enhanced parental leave available
- Cycle to Work scheme and pet discount included
- Holiday buy and sell options with long service recognition
