Night Veterinary Surgeon

Tempus Recruitment; North Walsham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in North Walsham is seeking a night veterinary surgeon to join its dedicated team. This role involves providing emergency care and surgical support during night shifts with the added benefit of professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will be an experienced surgeon with a proactive approach to patient care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

CPD budget including funded certificates

Company Sick Pay

Cost price treatment for your own pet

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary surgeon with emergency and critical care focus.
• Proven ability to work independently during night shifts.
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency care and monitor inpatients.
• Provide surgical support, covering medical and surgical cases.
• Work closely with a registered veterinary nurse during shifts.

Skills

Emergency care

Surgical support

Patient monitoring

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by Tempus Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

The Package

• 7 on and 21 day off rota
• Cost price treatment for your own pet
• Private healthcare
• CPD budget including funded certificates
• Company Sick Pay
  
  

Job Description

Introduction

Our client practice is a well-established, family-run small animal and exotic hospital offering a complete range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. The practice benefits from a purpose-built, fully climate-controlled surgery, with ongoing investment in advanced equipment and staff training. A dedicated 24/7 on-site emergency team of vets and nurses ensures continuity of care and a familiar face for pets during stressful times.

Working Hours / Rota

The position is for a night veterinary surgeon working a 7 days on, 21 days off rota. The night shifts are manageable and not overly busy, with the vet supported overnight by a registered veterinary nurse (RVN) who remains on-site to assist with patient care and emergencies.

Role Description

The night vet will be responsible for delivering high-quality emergency care, monitoring inpatients, and providing surgical support including routine and non-routine surgeries. You will work closely with an experienced RVN during the night, ensuring excellent patient monitoring and care. The role involves independent decision-making with nursing support, covering medical, surgical, and diagnostic cases in small animals and exotics. There is scope for clinical development and participation in advanced diagnostics such as CT imaging and laser therapy treatments.

Team Size

The hospital team includes 9 veterinarians, 8 registered veterinary nurses (RVNs), and 2 student veterinary nurses (SVNs), fostering a collaborative and friendly working atmosphere.

Practice Details

The practice boasts two dedicated operating theatres equipped with full monitoring including ECG, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, capnography, and heated operating tables. Anaesthetic protocols are tailored individually with use of Sevoflurane. Hospitalisation facilities feature separate wards for cats, dogs, and exotic species with isolation areas and a secure dog run for exercise. The diagnostic suite includes digital and dental x-rays, ultrasound with Doppler, blood pressure and ECG monitoring, and an on-site CT scanner for advanced 3D imaging. The laboratory provides rapid blood and urine analysis with minimal sample volumes. Additional services include hip and elbow scoring, dental care, nebulisation, oxygen therapy, pregnancy scans, neonatal care, and laser therapy for pain management.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and confident veterinary surgeon with an interest in emergency and critical care, comfortable working independently during night shifts. A proactive team player with excellent communication skills and a commitment to high standards of care will thrive in this role.

This is just some of the information about the job and company, but there will be more questions. Tempus Veterinary Recruitment is happy to get those questions answered for you during the recruiting process. Tempus Veterinary Recruitment is here to make the recruiting process simple and stress free. Haven’t worked with a recruiter before? Not a problem, key things we want to highlight;

• All communication is 100% private and confidential.
• Our service is completely FREE for candidates looking for new roles
• We have roles that aren’t being advertised, so even if you are actively applying the right role might not be available.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tempus Recruitment by 2x

Get notified about new Veterinary Surgeon jobs in North Walsham, England, United Kingdom.

Veterinary Surgeon Vacancy - WEEKEND VET - NORWICH (to £65K FTE)

Norwich, England, United Kingdom 20 hours ago

Veterinary Surgeon Vacancy - Thetford, NORFOLK (to £65K)

Aylsham, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

Norwich, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Wroxham, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Veterinary Surgeon Vacancy - Senior Vet - NORWICH (to £80K)

Norwich, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Great Yarmouth, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Exotic Veterinary Surgeon - up to 72K - Norfolk

Horsford, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Norfolk, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Cringleford, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago

Dereham, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Veterinary Surgeon | 30 Minute Consults + No Sole Charge

Veterinary Surgeon (fixed term contract)

Belton, England, United Kingdom 18 hours ago

Greater Norwich Area, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Norwich, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Norwich, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Norwich, England, United Kingdom 18 hours ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.