Night Veterinary Surgeon

purovets; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Shrewsbury is seeking a Night Veterinary Surgeon to provide exceptional overnight care and handle emergencies. The role offers a salary of up to £74,000, funded CPD, and excellent benefits including private healthcare and visa sponsorship. With a 7-on/14-off rota, it ensures a great work-life balance in a supportive environment, equipped with advanced facilities for varied caseloads.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday

Private healthcare

Visa sponsorship

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Interest in emergency and critical care.
• Experience managing inpatients overnight.
• Ability to perform out-of-hours surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Lead care for inpatients during the night.
• Handle emergency consultations.
• Perform surgeries as required.

Skills

Emergency and critical care

Surgical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Night Veterinary Surgeon – Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Excellent salary up to £74,000 with accommodation available if required.

7-on / 14-off rota – averaging just over 31 hours per week for a great work-life balance.

Advanced 24/7 hospital facilities including two theatres (one for advanced surgeries), a dental suite, and separate wards for cats and dogs.

Funded CPD (UK & international) to certificate level, plus extensive benefits including private healthcare and visa sponsorship.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Night Veterinary Surgeon to join a leading 24-hour hospital in Shrewsbury. This role is ideally suited to a vet with an interest in emergency and critical care, who enjoys the challenge of working with a varied caseload and delivering exceptional overnight care.

As Night Vet, you’ll take the lead in managing inpatients through the night, ensuring their care and comfort, as well as handling emergency consultations and performing any required out-of-hours surgeries. You’ll be supported throughout your shift by a Registered Veterinary Nurse and a Twilight ANA, ensuring a collaborative and manageable workload.

The hospital is equipped to a high standard, with facilities including:

• Two theatre suites (one dedicated to advanced surgeries)
• A dedicated dental suite
• Five consulting rooms
• Separate wards for dogs and cats, supporting feline-friendly practice

You’ll also be part of a highly skilled clinical team, which includes surgical certificate holders, providing an excellent learning environment and opportunity to further develop ECC skills.

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Rota & Hours

• 7 nights on, followed by 14 nights off
• Average 31.1 hours per week on a 3-week rota
• Shift pattern: 19:00 – 08:00

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Benefits

• Salary up to £74,000 DOE
• 6 weeks holiday (including Bank Holidays, built into rota pattern)
• Funded CPD – UK and international – to certificate level
• Visa sponsorship available
• Accommodation available if required
• Private healthcare, 52 weeks’ sickness benefit, and employee assistance programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Contributory pension scheme
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Access to counselling support (mental health, financial, life) after 12 months
• Cycle-to-work and E-car schemes

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This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinary surgeon with an interest in ECC to join a supportive team, enjoy a highly rewarding caseload, and achieve a true work-life balance with the 7-on/14-off rota.

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For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com

And don’t forget – if this role isn’t right for you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral (*terms apply).

Ref: JOB-55205