Night Veterinary Surgeon

Prospect Health; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPD and certificate

Staff discount scheme

Modern 24‑hour hospital facilities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Prospect Health is seeking a Night Veterinary Surgeon for a 24‑hour small animal hospital in Oldbury. This permanent role offers a fixed four‑night on, three‑night off schedule, with sole‑charge work supported by a Night RVN. Excellent CPD and a busy emergency caseload are on offer.

Applicants should hold BVMSc or equivalent and be eligible for RCVS registration, with strong emergency and surgical skills and a passion for patient care.

Qualifications

• RCVS registration (or eligibility).
• Previous experience in emergency or out‑of‑hours practice preferred.
• Confident working independently in a sole‑charge environment.
• Strong emergency medicine and surgical skills.
• Excellent communication and decision‑making abilities.
• Passion for delivering outstanding patient and client care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality emergency and out‑of‑hours veterinary care.
• Manage emergency consultations, diagnostics and treatment plans.
• Monitor and care for hospitalised inpatients overnight.
• Perform emergency surgical procedures where required.
• Work confidently in a sole‑charge environment with the support of an experienced Night RVN.
• Maintain excellent clinical standards and patient care throughout each shift.

Education

BVMSc or equivalent qualification recognised in the UK

Job description

Night Veterinary Surgeon

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Night Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-equipped 24‑hour small animal hospital in the Oldbury area. This permanent position offers an attractive work‑life balance with a fixed four‑night working week, making it ideal for an experienced clinician who enjoys emergency and out‑of‑hours work while benefiting from regular time off.

Working in a sole‑charge capacity, you will be supported throughout each shift by an experienced Night Registered Veterinary Nurse, allowing you to provide high‑quality emergency and inpatient care within a supportive and well‑equipped hospital environment.

Benefits Overview

• Salary around £60,000, with flexibility depending on experience and additional qualifications
• Permanent position
• Fixed Monday to Thursday night rota – 4 nights on, 3 nights off working pattern
• Fully funded CPD and certificate support
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Staff discount scheme
• Opportunity to work in a busy, modern 24‑hour hospital
• Flexibility for the right candidate

Key Duties

• Provide high‑quality emergency and out‑of‑hours veterinary care
• Manage emergency consultations, diagnostics and treatment plans
• Monitor and care for hospitalised inpatients overnight
• Perform emergency surgical procedures where required
• Work confidently in a sole‑charge environment with the support of an experienced Night RVN
• Maintain excellent clinical standards and patient care throughout each shift

Working Pattern

Permanent position – Monday to Thursday 8:00pm – 8:00am. Fixed rota offering 4 nights on, 3 nights off.

Practice Facilities

• Busy, well‑equipped 24‑hour small animal hospital
• Dedicated overnight nursing support
• Modern diagnostic and surgical facilities
• Diverse emergency and critical care caseload
• Supportive clinical team with a strong focus on patient care and professional development

Key Skills, Qualifications and Requirements

• BVMSc or equivalent qualification recognised in the UK
• RCVS registration (or eligibility)
• Previous experience in emergency or out‑of‑hours practice preferred
• Confident working independently in a sole‑charge environment
• Strong emergency medicine and surgical skills
• Excellent communication and decision‑making abilities
• Passion for delivering outstanding patient and client care