Small Animal Night Veterinary Surgeon - Cheshire

Experienced Night Veterinary Surgeon – Emergency & Out of Hours
Greater Manchester / Stockport / Cheshire
Salary up to £70,000 DOE (FTE)

A high-standard, dedicated 24-hour emergency and out-of-hours veterinary service is currently seeking a confident, experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join its established hospital night team. Committed to patients, clients and colleagues, the practice is built on strong values that prioritise outstanding clinical care, an excellent client experience, and a supportive, positive workplace.

This emergency veterinary service supports local practices across Greater Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire, delivering high-quality OOH and emergency care to registered clients. The service is staffed by an experienced team of Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses, working collaboratively to provide gold-standard treatment around the clock.

This is a sole-charge night role, therefore prior experience in emergency or OOH work is essential. The successful candidate will be part of a 24-hour hospital night team, managing inpatients and seeing A&E cases overnight, with full nursing support throughout each shift.

• 5 nights every 3 weeks
• Excellent work–life balance with generous time off
• Varied and stimulating emergency caseload

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will have access to an exceptional range of advanced diagnostics and equipment, including:

• CT scanner
• Doppler echocardiography
• Flexible and rigid endoscopy
• Digital radiography suites
• Ultrasound scanners
• Dental radiography
• Electrocautery and laparoscopy
• Advanced anaesthesia equipment

Full support is available from the wider group, providing shared expertise and clinical collaboration.

The hospital is ideally located within easy reach of both the Peak District and the Lake District, offering outstanding outdoor lifestyle opportunities. Excellent transport links provide a short train journey to Manchester city centre, combining rural access with vibrant city living.

• Superb salary up to £70,000 DOE (FTE)
• Workplace pension
• Health Shield wellbeing scheme (dentistry, physiotherapy, sports massage and more)
• RCVS, BSAVA and BVRA fees paid
• Generous, funded CPD
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Buy & Sell holiday scheme
• VDS cover for clinical team
• Cycle to work scheme Candidate Requirements
  • RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
  • Proven experience in emergency and/or OOH veterinary care
  • Confident working sole charge
  • Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills
  • A team-focused approach aligned with the practice’s core values
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