Night Veterinary Surgeon

GLG Vets; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CPD funded

Generous holiday

RCVS/VDS fees paid

Team culture with autonomy

Job summary

GLG Vets in Dorchester, UK is seeking a Night Veterinary Surgeon to join a well‑run, friendly practice. Based in Dorchester, you’ll deliver high standards of patient care overnight and work with a supportive team that values autonomy and ongoing learning.

The role requires experience in UK small‑animal first opinion practice, confidence with routine surgeries and consults, and strong communication with clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK small-animal first opinion practice.
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults.
• Further certifications welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Run consults with confidence and clearly communicate treatment plans.
• Perform routine and some advanced soft‑tissue surgeries.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to deliver inpatient care.
• Contribute to a learning‑led practice culture.

Skills

Strong communicator

Calm decision‑maker

Imaging & diagnostics

Team‑oriented

Organised & proactive

Education

UK small-animal first opinion practice experience

Job description

Dorchester, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Night Veterinary Surgeon — Dorchester, Dorset

Overview: Join a well‑run, friendly practice as a Night Veterinary Surgeon based in Dorchester, Dorset. Set in Dorchester, Dorset, you’ll enjoy a supportive community, independent shops and quick routes to both city and coast.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Run consults with confidence, communicating treatment plans clearly
• Perform routine and some advanced soft‑tissue surgeries
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team to deliver outstanding inpatient care
• Contribute to a positive, learning‑led practice culture

Skills

• Strong communicator who builds rapport quickly with clients and colleagues
• Calm decision‑maker with solid surgical and medical skills
• Comfortable with routine imaging and point‑of‑care diagnostics
• Team‑oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Organised, reliable and proactive in a busy first‑opinion setting

Qualifications

• Experience in UK small‑animal first opinion practice
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults
• Further certifications or a desire to pursue them welcomed

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• CPD encouraged and funded, with certificate support considered
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
• RCVS/VDS fees paid (and BSAVA/BVA where applicable)
• Supportive, friendly team culture with real clinical autonomy