Night Veterinary Surgeon - Berkshire

purovets; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Berkshire is looking for a Night Veterinary Surgeon to work on a part-time basis, covering 7 nights on and 14 nights off. Responsibilities include delivering exceptional clinical care, mentoring the team, and maintaining regulatory compliance. The role offers an excellent salary, health benefits, and CPD opportunities, ideal for a confident veterinarian seeking to thrive in night duties.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Life assurance (3x salary)

24-hour counselling support

5 weeks’ annual leave

£1,500 annual clinical CPD budget

Cycle to Work scheme

Staff Discount

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering outstanding patient and client care.
• Ability to work independently with confidence and professional integrity.
• Experience supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures.

Responsibilities

• Sole charge of night surgery on a 14-hour shift.
• Deliver exceptional clinical care during consultations and procedures.
• Mentor and support the team to enhance their skills.

Skills

Strong team player

Leadership and mentoring

Independent decision-making

Patient and client care

Education

RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

Overview

Night Veterinary Surgeon – Berkshire

Permanent | Part-Time | 7 Nights On / 14 Nights Off

Responsibilities

• Autonomous Night Work: Sole charge of night surgery on a 14-hour shift, 7 nights on, 14 nights off, with independence in clinical decision-making
• Deliver exceptional clinical care during consultations and procedures
• Provide clear, professional updates to clients on patient progress
• Maintain the highest standards of regulatory, practice, and operational compliance
• Prepare tailored treatment and care plans with accurate cost estimates
• Mentor and support the team to enhance their skills and clinical efficiency
• Complete clinical handovers and coordinate patient transfers for out-of-hours or enhanced care

Qualifications

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Proven experience in delivering outstanding patient and client care
• Strong team player with leadership and mentoring experience
• Ability to work independently with confidence and professional integrity
• Experience supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures to improve clinic efficiency
• Skilled in coaching and influencing colleagues to foster a progressive clinical culture

Benefits

• Excellent salary up to £60,000 DOE
• Health cash plan from day one, including dental, physio, optical services, and 24/7 private GP access
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• 24-hour counselling support
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 6 with length of service) and an additional “Day for You”
• £1,500 annual clinical CPD budget plus 2 paid days for CPD
• Funded certificate opportunities, internal CPD, and access to Clinical Communities
• VDS and RCVS fees paid
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff Discount

Location

Set in a charming market town in Berkshire, the practice offers an excellent quality of life, with a friendly community, outstanding schools, and ample access to green spaces and nature. This location provides the perfect blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle.

This role is ideal for a confident, independent veterinarian seeking a dynamic night role within a supportive and forward-thinking practice.

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

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don’t forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250 for every successful candidate referral. Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-55379