Night Vet 7ON/14OFF - Rotherham

Veterinary Staff; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing support

5 weeks leave + bank holidays

Day for You

CPD funding

Relocation support

Visa sponsorship

Cycle to Work

Season ticket loans

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Vet Office in Rotherham is recruiting a Night Veterinary Surgeon for a fully equipped 24-hour small animal hospital. This role offers a sustainable 7 nights on / 14 nights off rota and a strong work–life balance within a supportive team.

Qualified MRCVS with a passion for emergency and out-of-hours care is essential, with excellent clinical judgement and communication skills to ensure high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Qualified MRCVS with UK registration.
• Strong experience in emergency and out-of-hours care.
• Excellent clinical judgement and clear communication.
• Team-oriented, proactive and patient-focused.

Responsibilities

• Deliver out-of-hours emergency and inpatient care.
• Manage medical and surgical cases overnight.
• Ensure high standards of clinical, regulatory and operational compliance.
• Develop and implement tailored treatment plans.
• Collaborate with veterinary and nursing teams.
• Support a team-based clinical culture.

Skills

Emergency/out-of-hours care

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

MRCVS

Job description

About the job Night Vet 7ON/14OFF - Rotherham

Night Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal (24-Hour Hospital)

Rotherham
Permanent | Part-time
7 nights on / 14 nights off

The Vet Office is supporting the recruitment of an experienced Night Veterinary Surgeon for a well-established 24-hour small animal hospital in South Yorkshire.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a vet seeking flexible working patterns, strong clinical exposure, and genuine work–life balance within a fully equipped emergency and critical care environment.

The Hospital

The successful candidate will join a purpose-built 24-hour hospital providing out-of-hours care for the hospital itself and surrounding practices. Facilities include:

Digital X-ray, ultrasound, and full-body CT scanner

In-house laboratory

Three large consulting rooms

Two operating theatres

Dedicated learning, office, and clinical support spaces

The hospital operates a shared clinical software system across practices, ensuring full access to patient histories and excellent case continuity.

The Role

Working alongside a dedicated night nurse, the Night Veterinary Surgeon will be responsible for:

Delivering out-of-hours emergency and inpatient care

Managing medical and surgical cases overnight

Ensuring high standards of clinical, regulatory, and operational compliance

Developing and implementing tailored treatment plans

Collaborating closely with the wider veterinary and nursing teams

Contributing to a supportive, team-based clinical culture

The rota is 7 nights on / 14 nights off, offering a highly sustainable and attractive work–life balance.

About You

Qualified MRCVS

Strong interest or experience in emergency and out-of-hours care

Confident working independently overnight with nursing support

Excellent clinical judgement and communication skills

Team-oriented, proactive, and committed to high standards of patient care

Whats on Offer

Private medical insurance and health cash plan from day one

24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

Additional paid Day for You

Learning & Development

£1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days paid CPD leave per year

Access to internal CPD, clinical communities, and 24-hour hospital networks

Funded certificates and structured career pathways

Additional Support

RCVS, VDS, and BVA fees paid

Relocation support and visa sponsorship available

Sabbatical options based on length of service

Cycle to Work scheme

Season ticket loans

Employee discounts on veterinary products and services

Why Apply?

This role is ideal for a vet who enjoys emergency and critical care and is looking for a well-supported night position within a modern 24-hour hospital that values development, wellbeing, and clinical excellence.