Night Veterinary Surgeon (Part Time)

Medivet & Partners; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

No on-call commitments

Job summary

Medivet & Partners is looking for a Night Veterinary Surgeon at their Dorchester 24 Hour hospital. This role offers the opportunity to work with a highly skilled team in a fully equipped facility, providing top-notch patient care.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years of UK experience and offers a rota of two night shifts every three weeks. If you're passionate about veterinary care and looking for a dynamic environment, this role could be for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years proven UK experience in veterinary surgery.
• Experience with emergency and critical care (ECC) is ideal.
• Ability to carry out all aspects of veterinary duties independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide out-of-hours veterinary care for multiple sites.
• Work as part of a supportive team providing collaborative care.
• Deliver high-quality veterinary care in a busy hospital environment.

Skills

Veterinary surgery

ECC experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

3 years proven UK experience

Tools

CT scanner

Digital x-ray

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Night Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and experienced team at Medivet Dorchester 24 Hour, a recently refurbished multi-disciplinary hospital located just a short drive from the stunning Jurassic Coast.

Dorchester 24 Hour has a strong regional presence, providing out-of-hours care for five Medivet branches and seven non-Medivet practices which gives scope for a wide range of clinical cases. You will be working within a highly skilled and supportive team, which includes certificate holders in diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, dermatology, and emergency and critical care, as well as colleagues who are currently studying towards surgical and dental qualifications. This creates an excellent environment for professional development, collaboration, and learning, and provided all round care for our patients.

Our hospital is fully equipped to deliver exceptional patient care, with facilities including:

• CT scanner (supporting internal and outpatient referrals)
• Digital x-ray and ultrasound
• Dental X-ray
• Endoscopy
• Two sterile surgical suites
• Dedicated in-house laboratory
• Hydrotherapy unit (staffed two days per week)
• Peripatetic physiotherapist
• Isolation facilities
• Separate dog and cat wards, with ISFM Silver Cat Friendly status
• 24/7 care supported by an ECC-certified night vet and experienced nursing team

This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinary surgeon with a minimum of 3 years proven UK experience to thrive in a busy, forward-thinking hospital environment while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of the Dorset coast. This position will be a sole charge role, so confidence and previous experience in carrying out all aspects of the duties independently (supported by an RVN) is essential and ECC experience ideal.

The role is offered on a rota of two night shifts (Monday and Tuesday) every three weeks, with working hours of 18:45–09:00; an average of 9.5 hours per week.

If you are passionate about high-quality veterinary care and want to be part of a dynamic, high-performing team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For a friendly, initial conversation please contact [e-mail].