Night Vet; night shifts

Job Openings Night Vet (2 night shifts every 3 weeks) Dorchester

The Vet Office is recruiting on behalf of a well-established 24-hour small animal hospital in Dorchester, Dorset
, recently refurbished and located just a short drive from the stunning Jurassic Coast
.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Night Veterinary Surgeon to join a busy, forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary hospital
, offering exposure to a wide and varied emergency and critical care caseload within a highly skilled and supportive team.

24-hour, multi-disciplinary small animal hospital with strong regional presence

Provides out-of-hours care for multiple local practices

Highly experienced clinical team including:

Certificate holders in Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and ECC

Colleagues currently undertaking Surgical and Dental certificates

Supportive and collaborative environment with excellent opportunities for learning and development

Facilities include:

CT scanner (internal & external referrals)

Digital X-ray and ultrasound

Two sterile operating theatres

Fully equipped in-house laboratory

Hydrotherapy unit

Peripatetic physiotherapist

Isolation facilities

Separate dog and cat wards (ISFM Silver Cat Friendly status)

24/7 hospitalisation supported by experienced nursing team

Night Veterinary Surgeon – Sole Charge

Supported overnight by an experienced RVN

Rota: 2 night shifts (Monday & Tuesday) every 3 weeks

Hours:

18:45 - 09:00

Average working hours:
approximately 9.5 hours per week

ECC experience highly desirable

Confidence in managing emergency cases independently is essential

RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

Minimum 4 years UK clinical experience

Proven experience in emergency and out-of-hours work

Comfortable working sole charge overnight

Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Competitive salary (pro rata, dependent on experience)

Private medical insurance from day one

Life assurance (3x salary)

5-6 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)

Additional paid personal day (Day for You)

CPD allowance: £1,500 per year + 3 paid CPD days (pro rata)

Funded certificate opportunities

Sabbatical options based on length of service

Cycle to work scheme & interest-free travel loan

Visa sponsorship and relocation support available if required

Exposure to a high-level ECC caseload

Excellent work-life balance with a low-hour night rota

Supportive hospital environment with advanced facilities

Live and work close to the Dorset coast