Veterinary Surgeon - OOH

Role and Compensation

Position: Veterinary Surgeon – OOH

Location: Castle Donington, East Midlands (5mins for East Midlands Airport!)

Contract: Annualised hours

Rota: Part‑time hours (approx. 22.75) across the teams 1 week on / 3–4 weeks off – happy to discuss flexible options

Shift hours: 7pm to 8am with a 1 hour break. 7 shifts with 3-4 weeks off after worked week – onsite accommodation available during time worked if needed

Practice Type: Veterinary Hospital – multidisciplinary referral centre & OOH emergency care

Salary: Up to £64k FTE depending on experience

Driven by a shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals
, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.

Confident in your clinical skills
, you'll be able to take the lead on surgical and medical cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.

Keen to develop
, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types.

A natural mentor and team player
, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive.

Client care comes naturally to you
, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long‑lasting relationships.

As an experienced vet
, you'll bring a strong level of clinical autonomy and be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable)
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medication