Night Veterinary Surgeon - Nottinghamshire

Night Veterinary Surgeon - Nottinghamshire

• Tier 3 Hospital with Cutting-Edge Facilities – Access to advanced equipment including laparoscopy, endoscopy, high-end imaging, a fully equipped in‑house lab, and a planned CT scanner installation by March 2026
• Diverse and Skilled Team – Join a collaborative team of 17 vets, many of whom hold or are working toward certificates in Surgery, Medicine, Imaging, and more
• Varied and Rewarding Caseload – Experience an exciting mix of first‑opinion and referral‑level cases, with opportunities to assist in complex surgical and medical procedures
• Support for Career Development – Full backing for postgraduate certificates, generous CPD allowance, and structured mentorship to help you advance your clinical interests
• Rewarding Benefits Package – Enhanced family leave, CPD and certificate support and a generous salary up to £70,000 DOE!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Out of Hours (OOH) Veterinary Surgeon to join a highly respected Tier 3 small animal hospital in Nottinghamshire. This is a fantastic role for a vet seeking an attractive work‑life balance, a varied caseload, and the support of an experienced, certificate‑led team working within a well‑equipped hospital environment.

We are seeking a permanent OOH Veterinary Surgeon to support the inpatient and emergency caseload. The role involves:

• Caring for and working up any inpatients
• Receiving and managing out‑of‑hours emergency calls
• Covering a one‑week‑on, two‑weeks‑off rota (Monday evening to the following Monday morning); open to flexibility on other rota arrangements
• Working alongside a dedicated OOH nursing team who share the same rota
• Use of a nearby semi‑detached house solely for OOH accommodation during working weeks

This rota structure provides an excellent work‑life balance, with significant downtime between working weeks.

This Tier 3 hospital has an outstanding local reputation and operates as a hybrid between first‑opinion and referral‑level care, thanks to its exceptional facilities and the expertise of its clinical team. The hospital benefits from:

• High‑end ultrasound
• Digital and dental radiography
• Endoscopy, rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy
• Electrocautery
• Laparoscopy
• Tonometry and slit lamp
• Fully equipped in‑house laboratory (T4, SDMA, Cortisol, Bile acids, Cpli/Fpli, Coags, urine sediments, and more)
• Access to Imagyst for rapid haematology and cytology

Building work begins this winter on an extension to house a CT scanner, with expected completion by March 2026—further expanding diagnostic capability.

The hospital supports:

• A varied mix of first‑opinion cases and referral‑level work
• A large multidisciplinary team including numerous certificate holders
• Vets with advanced qualifications or studying towards certificates in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Imaging, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesia, Dermatology, Endoscopy, and more

The surgical team routinely performs:

• BOAS procedures
• TPLO/CCWO and patella surgery
• Fracture repairs
• Cholecystectomy
• Liver lobe resections
• TECA surgery

Complementary services such as laser therapy, acupuncture, and physiotherapy are also available.

The wider team includes over 50 clinical and support staff who share a strong ethos of compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

The hospital is located in a thriving town positioned between Nottingham and Derby. With excellent transport links—including nearby M1 junctions, a local train station, a reliable bus network, and close proximity to East Midlands Airport—this is an ideal location for both local and commuting professionals.

• Salary: £60,000–£70,000, depending on experience
• Support for certificate study
• £1,750 CPD allowance and/or 5 days paid CPD
• RCVS, VDS, and one additional subscription included
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, surrogacy)
• Company pension
• Healthshield plan
• Company sick pay
• Staff discounts and discounted veterinary fees
• “My Perks” discounts, cashback and offers
• Cycle to work scheme
• And more!

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