Night Veterinary Surgeon

WhatsApp Inc.; Stockport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Health Shield healthcare cash plan

RCVS, BSAVA, BVRA and VDS fees paid

CPD funded

Private medical cover

Enhanced parental leave

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Job summary

Purosearch in Stockport is seeking an experienced Night Veterinary Surgeon to join a 24-hour hospital in Cheshire. The role offers sole charge night duties supported by a dedicated team of veterinary nurses and access to advanced diagnostics.

Salary up to £75,000 DOE and a favourable 7-on, 14-off rota, with a broad intra-night caseload including ECC and inpatient care. The practice emphasises gold-standard medicine and opportunities for clinical development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with experience in emergency and critical care.
• Excellent diagnostic and decision-making skills for overnight emergencies.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide night-time care for inpatients and out-of-hours emergencies.
• Manage sole-charge duties with support from the night nursing team.
• Maintain gold-standard veterinary medicine and continual clinical development.

Skills

Emergency care

Sole charge

Night shift leadership

Education

Veterinary degree

Tools

CT scanner

Ultrasound

Radiography

Endoscopy

Job description

Hospital Night Veterinary Surgeon - Stockport

CAPTION:

• Company: Purosearch
• Salary: £50,000 to £75,000 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: STOCKPORT
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 21 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 21 Oct 2026

Summary

Night Veterinary Surgeon - 24-Hour Hospital | Cheshire

Role Highlights

• Competitive salary up to £75,000 DOE
• Excellent 7 nights on, 14 nights off rota
• 24-hour hospital with varied ECC and inpatient caseload
• Access to advanced diagnostic equipment including CT
• Supportive night nursing team and genuine clinical development

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Night Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly and progressive 24-hour veterinary hospital in Cheshire. This role is ideal for a confident vet who enjoys emergency and critical care, thrives in a sole charge environment and is looking for an excellent work-life balance with a 7-on, 14-off rota.

The successful candidate will become part of a dedicated hospital night team, caring for inpatients and treating out-of-hours emergency cases. While working sole charge, they will be fully supported throughout each shift by an experienced team of veterinary nurses, allowing them to provide outstanding patient care.

The practice is committed to delivering gold-standard veterinary medicine and offers an exciting and varied caseload that supports continued clinical development. The successful vet will have access to an impressive range of facilities, including a CT scanner, digital radiography, ultrasound, dental radiography, Doppler echocardiography, flexible and rigid endoscopy, laparoscopy, electrocautery and advanced anaesthesia equipment.

Located within easy reach of both the Peak District and Lake District, the practice also benefits from excellent transport links and a short train journey to Manchester, offering the perfect balance of countryside and city living.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £75,000 DOE
• Workplace pension
• Health Shield healthcare cash plan
• RCVS, BSAVA, BVRA and VDS fees paid
• Generous, funded CPD
• Discounted private medical cover
• Enhanced parental leave
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff pet discount
• Flexible working applications considered
• Employee appreciation awards and long service recognition
• Practice social events
• More than four weeks' annual leave, increasing with service

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a supportive team, work with excellent facilities and enjoy a rewarding night role with an enviable work-life balance.

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

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.