OOH Night Veterinary Surgeon - Trowbridge

Purosearch Ltd.; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Postgraduate qualifications funded

Clinical support

RCVS/VDS fees paid

33 days holiday

Nearby accommodation

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. seeks an experienced Veterinary Surgeon for an Out of Hours Night role in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. This nine-month fixed-term contract offers a part-time 28-hour week on a three-week rota, with a competitive salary up to £90,000 FTE and generous CPD support.

The hospital is a 24/7 small animal facility with advanced imaging, in-house lab, and a collaborative team. You will deliver emergency and inpatient care, with mentoring and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary surgeon with strong clinical and surgical skills.
• Ability to work independently in emergency out-of-hours care.
• Excellent communication and compassionate client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied out-of-hours caseload delivering high standards of emergency and inpatient care.
• Provide medical and surgical care during night shifts in a 24/7 small animal hospital.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in CPD and case discussions.

Job description

OOH Night Veterinary Surgeon - Trowbridge

Out of Hours Night Veterinary Surgeon – Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Salary: Up to £90,000 FTE DOE | Part-Time | 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, supportive 24/7 small animal hospital in Trowbridge. This part-time night role offers a competitive salary, an attractive rota with extended time off, and excellent opportunities for clinical development.

Why Join?

Up to £90,000 FTE, depending on experience

• Average of 28 hours per week across a three-week rolling rota
• Extended periods off between blocks of night shifts
• Generous CPD allowance, funded postgraduate qualifications and dedicated clinical support
• RCVS and VDS fees paid, up to 33 days' holiday and a comprehensive benefits package
• Nearby accommodation available

The Opportunity

This nine-month fixed-term contract covers maternity leave within a well-equipped, 24/7 small animal hospital. The successful Veterinary Surgeon will manage a varied out-of-hours caseload, delivering high standards of emergency and inpatient care.

The hospital offers digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and a fully equipped in-house laboratory. The collaborative team includes Medicine and Surgery certificate holders, providing opportunities for case discussion, mentoring and continued professional development.

The rota averages

28 hours per week, with 13-hour shifts from

7pm to 8am:

• Week 1: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights
• Week 2: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights
• Week 3: 12 consecutive nights off

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with strong clinical skills and the confidence to manage medical and surgical cases independently. They will be comfortable investigating and stabilising emergency patients, making sound clinical decisions and communicating compassionately with clients.

A collaborative approach, commitment to high-quality patient care and enthusiasm for ongoing learning are essential. Support is available for further development and individual CPD interests.

• RCVS and VDS fees fully paid
• Generous CPD allowance and access to the BSAVA library and 450+ courses
• Fully funded postgraduate qualifications, including CertAVP and PgCert, with tuition, exams and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days' annual leave, with the option to buy or sell holiday
• Relocation support and visa fees covered, where applicable
• Clinical mentoring and specialist case support
• Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a rewarding night role with strong clinical support, a competitive salary and substantial time off between shifts.