Night Veterinary Surgeon

Animal Trust (UK); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive veterinary practice in Shrewsbury is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon focused on emergency critical care. In this role, you will lead care for inpatients overnight and manage emergency consultations. The ideal candidate will have experience in emergency care and a commitment to inclusive veterinary services. The position offers a supportive team environment with various benefits, including generous holiday, pension scheme, and funded CPD opportunities.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday

Visa sponsorship

Accommodation available

Funded CPD

Private Health Care

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Contributory pension scheme

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Counselling support

Cycle to work scheme

E-Car scheme

Store Discounts

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency veterinary care is essential.
• Must be RCVS registered and qualified.
• Ability to work night shifts and manage inpatients.

Responsibilities

• Lead care for inpatients during the night shift.
• Provide emergency consultations and perform surgeries.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure patient well-being.

Skills

Emergency critical care

Surgical procedures

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Veterinary Surgeon

Tools

Clinical software

Job description

Overview

Shrewsbury Hospital are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with an interest in emergency critical care to join their hospital.

About the practice

Shrewsbury Hospital is a 24-hour facility committed to providing exceptional care to our patients. With dedicated staff managing both incoming cases and inpatients, we offer two theatre suites (one for advanced surgeries), a dental suite, and separate wards for dogs and cats, highlighting our commitment to feline-friendly care. Our practice includes five consulting rooms to accommodate a diverse caseload, including soft tissue and orthopaedic cases. Join us and work alongside our advanced clinical team, which includes surgical certificate holders.

Role: Night Vet

Working as a Night Vet, you will take the lead on caring for inpatients kept in overnight, ensuring all their needs are met. You will also see emergency consultations that arrive at the hospital and perform any emergency surgery required during your shift.

You’ll be supported by a Registered Veterinary Nurse and a Twilight ANA, who will assist with your workload. This caseload offers a wide variety of cases to keep your work both engaging and rewarding.

About Animal Trust

Animal Trust stands out from other veterinary services. Firstly, we are a unique Community Interest Company, being the only veterinary CIC in the UK to date. Our primary focus isn\'t solely on maximising profits; instead, we are dedicated to delivering on our mission and ensuring enough profit to sustain our business in the long term.

Our vision is clear: No pet should go untreated or face euthanasia when there is a viable treatment option. We firmly believe that pet ownership should be accessible to all, acknowledging that individuals earning the Real Living Wage may encounter challenges in affording veterinary care when their pet falls ill. In response, we aim to assist. Our free consultations and transparent pricing enable our vets and nurses to break down the barriers that stand in the way of pets receiving the treatment they need.

Rota and Hours

Rota: 7 on 14 off, working an average of 31.1hrs a week on a 3 week rota.

Hours: 19:00 - 08:00hrs

Benefits

• 6 weeks holiday, including bank holidays included in rota pattern
• Visa sponsorship available
• Accommodation available
• UK and International CPD funded to certificate level
• Private Health Care 52 Weeks sickness benefit and free Employee assistance program — awarded after qualifying period
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Contributory pension scheme
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Access to counselling support including mental health, financial and life counselling after 12 months of service
• Cycle to work scheme
• E-Car scheme
• Store Discounts from Vivup
• Refer-a-Friend bonus

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive for all employees.