Night Vet (2 night shifts every 3 weeks) Dorchester

Veterinary Staff; Dorchester; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (3x salary)

5-6 weeks annual leave + bank holidays

Day for You personal day

£1,500 CPD allowance + 3 paid CPD days

Funded certificates opportunities

Sabbatical options

Cycle to work scheme

Relocation support / visa sponsorship

Résumé du poste

The Vet Office is recruiting a Night Veterinary Surgeon for a busy 24-hour small animal hospital in Dorchester. This role offers sole-charge overnight work supported by an experienced RVN and a low-hour night rota.

Applicants must be RCVS-registered with minimum 4 years UK clinical experience in emergency/out-of-hours care and strong decision-making ability. Excellent teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a RCVS-registered veterinary surgeon.
• Proven experience in emergency/out-of-hours work.
• Ability to work sole-charge overnight and make sound clinical decisions.

Responsabilités

• Provide overnight emergency care as sole-charge with RVN support.
• Manage caseload and triage emergencies during night shifts.
• Communicate clearly with team and external referring practices.

Connaissances

Emergency & OOH care

Strong communication

Clinical decision-making

Team collaboration

Formation

RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

Description du poste

Night Vet (2 night shifts every 3 weeks) Dorchester

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

About the job Night Vet (2 night shifts every 3 weeks) Dorchester

Night Veterinary Surgeon – Dorchester, Dorset

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.

The Hospital

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

The Role

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

Candidate Requirements

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

Whats on Offer

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

Why This Role?

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