Night Veterinarian Surgeon

Veterinary Specialists Scotland (VSS) Livingston; Livingston; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life assurance

Wellness programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension scheme

Job summary

Veterinary Specialists Scotland (VSS) Livingston is seeking a Night Veterinary Surgeon (Primary Care) to oversee hospitalised patients and handle overnight emergencies within a supported, specialist-led team.

The role offers a 7 nights on / 14 nights off rota (7pm–7am) with access to advanced facilities, veterinary colleagues and ongoing CPD to develop overnight practice in a busy referral environment.

Qualifications

• Night role in a specialist referral hospital.
• Overnight inpatient care and management of emergency presentations.
• Confident decision-making with access to specialist support.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage emergency presentations during the night.
• Monitor hospitalised patients and adapt treatment plans as required.
• Make clinical decisions with the nursing team and liaise with Specialists.
• Communicate clearly with clients regarding their pets’ care.

Job description

Night Veterinary Surgeon (Primary Care)Veterinary Specialists Scotland (VSS), Livingston£60,000 per annum (pro rata) | 7 nights on / 14 nights off | 7pm–7amLooking for a rewarding night role in a specialist referral hospital?Are you a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys managing a varied caseload, caring for hospitalised patients and handling occasional emergency presentations, while having access to an experienced team and specialist support when required? We’re looking for a Night Veterinary Surgeon (Primary Care) to join the team at Veterinary Specialists Scotland (VSS) in Livingston.This is a brand-new role created to ensure our hospitalised patients receive outstanding care throughout the night. You'll oversee the ongoing management of inpatients, assess emergency presentations as they arrive, and make important clinical decisions with the support of a highly experienced nursing team and specialist referral clinicians. The role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your confidence in overnight practice within a well-equipped referral environment.And with a 7 nights on, 14 nights off working pattern, you’ll have plenty of time away from work to recharge, pursue your interests and enjoy life outside the hospital.About VSSVeterinary Specialists Scotland is an established, purpose-built, multi-disciplinary referral centre in the heart of Scotland. Based in Livingston, we’re ideally located for both city life and the great outdoors:Around 20 minutes from EdinburghAround 40 minutes from GlasgowApproximately 15 minutes from Edinburgh International AirportWhether you want to enjoy the restaurants, culture and energy of Scotland’s cities or escape to the hills and coastline, it’s all within easy reach.At VSS, collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We provide referrals across feline and canine internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, cardiology and neurology, supported by Specialist Anaesthetists and Diagnostic Imagers. You'll have access to the facilities, equipment and nursing support needed to deliver a high standard of care throughout the night. We're passionate about developing our people and creating an environment where you can ask questions, share ideas and continue to build your clinical skills.Why join VSS?No two nights are the same. While much of the role centres on the care of hospitalised patients, you'll also manage emergency presentations and make important clinical decisions throughout the night. Our Specialists are always available, affording you the reassurance of having a wealth of knowledge and experience just a conversation away. While this is available when needed, this role offers a high degree of clinical autonomy and the opportunity to take ownership of patient care overnight.You’ll be joining a vibrant, friendly and collaborative team who share a passion for providing outstanding patient and client care. Our expanding nursing team brings a wealth of experience and is supported by Veterinary Care Assistants, while our dedicated Client Care team manages the administrative side of patient care. Together, we work as one team to ensure our patients receive the very best care, day and night.You'll be working in a modern referral hospital equipped with advanced imaging and surgical facilities, including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy and high-end ultrasound. These facilities, together with our experienced nursing team and specialist clinicians, provide the support and resources needed to deliver outstanding patient care overnight.Your roleAs a Night Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll play an important role in ensuring our hospitalised patients receive consistent, high-quality care overnight.You’ll have the opportunity to:Assess and manage emergency presentationsMonitor hospitalised patients and adapt treatment plans as requiredMake confident clinical decisions and manage cases throughout the nightCommunicate clearly with clients regarding their pets’ careWork closely with our experienced nursing teamLiaise with Specialists when additional advice or support is requiredContribute to a positive, collaborative team cultureContinue developing your confidence in emergency presentations, inpatient management and overnight decision-makingWhat we’re looking forWe’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who:Enjoys the challenge and variety of overnight veterinary practice, including inpatient care and emergency presentationsIs confident making clinical decisions and managing patients independentlyCan remain calm and organised when faced with challenging casesHas excellent communication skills and can provide clear, compassionate updates to clientsEnjoys working collaboratively and values the expertise of the wider teamIs keen to develop their clinical skills within a referral environmentTakes a proactive, adaptable and can-do approachIs committed to delivering excellent patient and client carePrevious experience in emergency practice would be beneficial, but we are primarily looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who is confident managing patients overnight, has sound clinical judgement, is committed to delivering excellent patient care and is keen to continue developing.The working pattern7 nights on / 14 nights off7pm–7amThe rota offers a rewarding blend of overnight inpatient care and emergency case management, balanced by substantial periods of time away from work. It’s a working pattern designed to give you both the professional challenge of overnight veterinary practice and genuine time to rest, recharge and enjoy your life outside the hospital.What we offerWe want our Associates to feel valued, supported and empowered to build a fulfilling career with us.Our benefits include:24 days, including bank and public holidays plus birthday leaveRCVS and VDS fees paidExternal CPD fundedExtensive free online Linnaeus CPD programmeCareer progression opportunitiesStaff discount schemesLife assuranceEnhanced sickness payEnhanced equal family leaveElectric car salary sacrifice schemeEmployer contribution pension schemeWellness programme, including:Employee Assistance ProgrammeEyecare voucher schemeFree annual flu jabCycle to Work schemeVSS is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.Ready for your next challenge?If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership of overnight patient care, work alongside Specialists, manage a varied caseload and become an integral part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.Join Veterinary Specialists Scotland and be part of something optimistic and ambitious — a growing referral hospital where your clinical skills, development and wellbeing genuinely matter.If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with Paige in the recruitment team [e-mail]#LI-PL1 #LI-OnsiteSalary Value: £60,000 per annum;Salary Description: depending on experience;