Night Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet; Horsham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Horsham is seeking a Night Veterinary Surgeon. This role involves delivering exceptional clinical care and mentoring a dedicated team. Applicants should have RCVS registration and experience in a veterinary setting. The position provides a competitive benefits package, including medical insurance and a generous CPD allowance while supporting a balanced work-life through a 7 on 14 off contract.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health cash plan

Life Assurance

5 weeks annual leave

Clinical CPD funding

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experience in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients.
• Provide clear updates to clients.
• Engage and mentor the team effectively.

Skills

RCVS registered

Clinical leadership skills

Team collaboration

Exceptional patient care

Job description

Overview

Are you energised by the fast pace of a busy hospital environment? Do you thrive in a setting where you can contribute to shaping the future of clinical care? Medivet Faygate 24-Hour Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join the team on a night basis, bringing your clinical expertise to a thriving, forward-thinking practice with an outstanding reputation for excellence. This role is for 36 hours per week, on a 7pm–9am rota across Monday to Sunday on a 7 on 14 off contract, with the option to discuss additional hours if desired. This is a wonderful opportunity for a veterinary surgeon who enjoys variety, clinical challenge, and the unique rhythm of hospital practice—while maintaining a balanced night-shift work pattern.

Medivet 24 Hour Faygate is committed to delivering high quality, good value and honest veterinary service to all pets, both day and night. All our practices share the same software, so you will have access to your patients’ history at all times; case continuity is guaranteed.

Situated in the heart of acres of rolling woodland, Medivet Faygate is set in beautiful, tranquil surroundings, with easy access to the South Downs National Park and the Jurassic coastline. The hospital is a hub of clinical activity, offering high-quality care supported by a dedicated and friendly team. Our multi-vet, multi-disciplinary hospital has long been recognised for delivering market-leading standards of care to both patients and clients.

Team and facilities

You’ll be joining a large and collaborative clinical team, including three night vets, eight day vets, six RVNs, one SVN, two VCAs, and five CCAs. Our team is supportive, experienced, and passionate about patient care, and we pride ourselves on working together to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Our hospital is fully equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities including digital radiography, dental radiography, multiparameter anaesthetic monitors, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, in-house laboratory equipment, CT scanner, and two dedicated operating theatres. There is also a separate cat waiting area, species-specific wards, and an isolation unit to support best-practice infection control. Medivet Faygate is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) as a Small Animal General Practice, and is an Approved Veterinary Nurse Training Practice and active participant in the Veterinary Graduate Development Programme (VetGDP) — reflecting our commitment to professional growth and clinical excellence.

Role Accountabilities

Exceptional care is at the heart of what we do at Medivet. In this role you will:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to your patients during consultations and procedures.
• Provide exceptional care to your clients, giving clear updates on patients.
• Deliver professional excellence, observing the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance.
• Prepare tailored, accurate treatment and care plans for each patient with clear cost estimates.
• Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.
• Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out of hours or enhanced care.
• Pro-actively support and share clinical best practice within and across practices and the wider Medivet community.

Your Skills and Experience

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
• Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
• Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.
• Experience of supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave.
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid.
• Sabbatical based on length of service.
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.

We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.

This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.