Night Veterinary Surgeon

Bright Leaf Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary recruitment agency is seeking an experienced veterinary surgeon for a Night Hospital Role in Manchester. This position involves managing hospital inpatients and out-of-hours emergencies in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate should have prior experience, a veterinary degree, and a passion for providing excellent patient care. The role offers a competitive salary, workplace pension, and various health-related benefits, along with more than four weeks of annual leave.

Benefits

Workplace pension

Health Shield contributions

Payment of professional fees

Funded CPD

Private medical cover

Enhanced parental leave

VDS cover

Cycle to work scheme

Pet discounts

Flexible working options

Employee appreciation awards

More than four weeks of annual leave

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a veterinary surgeon is essential.
• Must be confident in managing emergency and critical care cases.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a hospital team.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care in a night hospital setting.
• Manage hospital inpatients and out-of-hours emergencies.
• Collaborate with a skilled nursing team during shifts.

Skills

Confidence in veterinary practice

Experience in emergency care

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary degree

Tools

CT scanner

Ultrasound scanners

Laparoscopy

Job description

Night Hospital Role

Committed to their patients, clients and team, these values underpin everything this practice does. They guide the delivery of outstanding patient care, ensure an excellent client experience and foster a supportive, rewarding workplace for colleagues.

The practice is currently seeking a confident and experienced veterinary surgeon to join its friendly team. They are looking for someone who shares their values and enjoys working collaboratively in a positive and supportive environment.

This is a sole-charge night hospital role, so prior experience is essential. The successful candidate will become an integral part of the 24-hour clinic, working within the hospital night team and benefiting from a varied and stimulating caseload, balanced with generous time off to pursue interests outside of work. A typical rota involves working five nights every three weeks, caring for hospital inpatients and managing out-of-hours emergency and critical care cases. Throughout each shift, the night vet is supported by a skilled and dedicated nursing team.

The practice strives to provide gold‑standard care and offers an exciting and diverse caseload that supports ongoing clinical development. The role provides access to the full range of knowledge, expertise and equipment available, including advanced diagnostic imaging with a CT scanner, Doppler echocardiography, flexible and rigid endoscopy, direct digital radiography, ultrasound scanners, dental radiography, electrocautery, laparoscopy and advanced anaesthesia equipment. A competitive salary will be discussed at interview.

The practice is located in a beautiful area, close to both the Peak District and the Lake District. Excellent transport links make commuting easy, with the vibrant city of Manchester just a short train journey away.

Benefits

• Workplace pension
• Health Shield with wide-ranging contributions towards health and wellbeing treatments
• Payment of RCVS, BSAVA and BVRA fees
• Funded and encouraged CPD
• Discounted employee‑funded private medical cover
• Enhanced parental leave
• Option to buy and sell holiday
• VDS cover for the clinical team
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pet discounts
• Flexible working applications
• Practice social events
• Internal employee appreciation and long‑service awards
• More than four weeks of annual leave, with minimum entitlement set to increase

To learn more about this exciting opportunity or wish to apply, please don't hesitate to contact [e-mail] or give us a call at 01422 433900. We are dedicated to assisting talented Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons like you in finding the ideal job.