Night Veterinary Surgeon - Nottinghamshire

purovets; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable veterinary hospital in Long Eaton is looking for a Night Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated team. This role involves managing out-of-hours emergency calls as well as caring for inpatients, offering a great work-life balance with a structured rota. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary of up to £70,000 based on experience, alongside support for continued professional development and various perks including CPD allowance and enhanced family leave.

Benefits

CPD allowance

Enhanced family leave

Healthshield plan

Company pension

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon registered with RCVS.
• Experience in emergency veterinary care is essential.
• Willingness to work Out of Hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage out-of-hours emergency calls and inpatient care.
• Work with the nursing team during shifts.
• Maintain high clinical standards in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary degree

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Laparoscope

Job description

Night Veterinary Surgeon - Nottinghamshire

• Tier 3 Hospital with Cutting-Edge Facilities – Access to advanced equipment including laparoscopy, endoscopy, high-end imaging, a fully equipped in‑house lab, and a planned CT scanner installation by March 2026
• Diverse and Skilled Team – Join a collaborative team of 17 vets, many of whom hold or are working toward certificates in Surgery, Medicine, Imaging, and more
• Varied and Rewarding Caseload – Experience an exciting mix of first‑opinion and referral‑level cases, with opportunities to assist in complex surgical and medical procedures
• Support for Career Development – Full backing for postgraduate certificates, generous CPD allowance, and structured mentorship to help you advance your clinical interests
• Rewarding Benefits Package – Enhanced family leave, CPD and certificate support and a generous salary up to £70,000 DOE!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Out of Hours (OOH) Veterinary Surgeon to join a highly respected Tier 3 small animal hospital in Nottinghamshire. This is a fantastic role for a vet seeking an attractive work‑life balance, a varied caseload, and the support of an experienced, certificate‑led team working within a well‑equipped hospital environment.

The Role

We are seeking a permanent OOH Veterinary Surgeon to support the inpatient and emergency caseload. The role involves:

• Caring for and working up any inpatients
• Receiving and managing out‑of‑hours emergency calls
• Covering a one‑week‑on, two‑weeks‑off rota (Monday evening to the following Monday morning); open to flexibility on other rota arrangements
• Working alongside a dedicated OOH nursing team who share the same rota
• Use of a nearby semi‑detached house solely for OOH accommodation during working weeks

This rota structure provides an excellent work‑life balance, with significant downtime between working weeks.

About the Hospital

This Tier 3 hospital has an outstanding local reputation and operates as a hybrid between first‑opinion and referral‑level care, thanks to its exceptional facilities and the expertise of its clinical team. The hospital benefits from:

• High‑end ultrasound
• Digital and dental radiography
• Endoscopy, rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy
• Electrocautery
• Laparoscopy
• Tonometry and slit lamp
• Fully equipped in‑house laboratory (T4, SDMA, Cortisol, Bile acids, Cpli/Fpli, Coags, urine sediments, and more)
• Access to Imagyst for rapid haematology and cytology

CT Scanner Installation

Building work begins this winter on an extension to house a CT scanner, with expected completion by March 2026—further expanding diagnostic capability.

The Caseload & Clinical Team

The hospital supports:

• A varied mix of first‑opinion cases and referral‑level work
• A large multidisciplinary team including numerous certificate holders
• Vets with advanced qualifications or studying towards certificates in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Imaging, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesia, Dermatology, Endoscopy, and more

The surgical team routinely performs:

• BOAS procedures
• TPLO/CCWO and patella surgery
• Fracture repairs
• Cholecystectomy
• Liver lobe resections
• TECA surgery

Complementary services such as laser therapy, acupuncture, and physiotherapy are also available.

The wider team includes over 50 clinical and support staff who share a strong ethos of compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Location

The hospital is located in a thriving town positioned between Nottingham and Derby. With excellent transport links—including nearby M1 junctions, a local train station, a reliable bus network, and close proximity to East Midlands Airport—this is an ideal location for both local and commuting professionals.

Benefits Package (Pro Rata)

• Salary: £60,000–£70,000, depending on experience
• Support for certificate study
• £1,750 CPD allowance and/or 5 days paid CPD
• RCVS, VDS, and one additional subscription included
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, surrogacy)
• Company pension
• Healthshield plan
• Company sick pay
• Staff discounts and discounted veterinary fees
• “My Perks” discounts, cashback and offers
• Cycle to work scheme
• And more!

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on 01904 570056 or email to [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‑56403