Night Veterinary Surgeon

Overview

Night Veterinary Surgeon – ECC. 2 Weekends On / 2 Weekends Off. Leicester. Up to £72,000 per annum (pro rata, DOE).

An established 24-hour veterinary hospital in Leicester is seeking an experienced Night Veterinary Surgeon to join its dedicated Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) team. This is a part-time, weekend-only position, working Saturday and Sunday, 7pm–9am, on a 2 weekends on, 2 weekends off rota.

• The recently refurbished 24-hour small animal hospital supports multiple local clinics across the Leicester area and benefits from a loyal client base and varied emergency caseload.
• The hospital is fully equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical facilities, including:
• Orthopaedic equipment
• Digital and dental X-ray
• Ultrasound
• Endoscopy
• Tonometry

This is a sole-charge ECC role, ideal for a confident and experienced veterinary surgeon with strong medical and surgical skills. The successful candidate will manage a diverse emergency caseload overnight, supported on shift by:

• A Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• A rotational Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA)

This support structure allows the Night Veterinary Surgeon to focus on delivering outstanding emergency and critical care.

• Deliver exceptional clinical care in emergency consults and surgery
• Manage emergency and critical care cases to the highest clinical and regulatory standards
• Develop and communicate tailored treatment plans with clients
• Work collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team
• Share clinical knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement

• Qualified MRCVS
• Proven experience in ECC or out-of-hours veterinary work
• Confident working sole charge overnight
• Strong communication skills and commitment to clinical excellence
• A team-focused approach with a passion for patient and client care

• Up to £72,000 per year (pro rata, DOE)

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance (3x salary)

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata), increasing with service
• Additional paid “Day for You”

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid CPD leave per year
• Access to internal CPD, Clinical Communities and 24-hour hospital network
• Funded certificates and structured career pathways

• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
• Sabbatical options based on length of service

• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discounts

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