OOH Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group UK; Slapewath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees covered

CPD allowance

BSAVA library access

Postgraduate qualifications funded

CVS Pension

Vet Oracle telemedicine

Wellbeing programme

Staff pet discounts

Job summary

CVS Vets 24/7 Middlesbrough is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Surgeon to join our MiNightvet service. You’ll handle a mixed emergency caseload, contribute to surgeries and hospital care, and work within a supportive, growth‑minded team.

The role operates on annualised hours with 7 nights on/14 off and 7pm–8am shifts, plus 1 in 6 weekend days. We offer strong learning support, on‑the‑job training and access to regional clinical leads.

Qualifications

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
• Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take on surgical and medical cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Keen to develop, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types
• A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive. Providing ongoing support to team members with opportunities for progression.

Responsibilities

• Role across consults, surgeries and hospitalised patients with potential development in various areas.
• Work within our MiNightvet service as part of a dedicated OOH team in Middlesbrough.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high standards of patient and client care and support case discussions.

Job description

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OOH Veterinary Surgeon, CVS Vets 24/7 Middlesbrough

Are you looking for a new clinical challenge, whilst maintaining a great work life balance?

Would you like to work with a varied and interesting caseload within excellent facilities?

Do you have a passion for delivering the highest quality of clinical emergency & critical care? Enjoy leading, coaching and getting the best out of people?

We are seeking a Vet with an interest in Emergency caseload, at our dedicated out of hours service in Middlesbrough. This is an annualised hours contract. Rota: 7 nights on 14 nights off 7pm - 8am. 1 in 6 weekend days 8am - 7pm.

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter it's in our nature.

With market leading learning, on the job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals

Life at CVS 24/7 – Middlesbrough

Our established MiNightvet service further complements our fantastic day team within our Bridge Veterinary Group, which is located in Middlesbrough. Our OOH Vets are supported by a OOH Nurse throughout the working shift.

As a veterinary hospital we see a varied caried caseload with advanced emergency cases to routine work. We strive to work to high clinical standards and prioritise great patient and client care. Our team pride themselves on great team moral and genuinely support each other in and out of work. The role will be varied across consults, surgeries and hospitalised patients, but offer opportunity to develop in any one of these areas.

You will enjoy working with a passionate, friendly and supportive team. We are happy to discuss cases and support each other with all aspects of veterinary. Forward thinking and striving for clinical excellence.

About You

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
• Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take on surgical and medical cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Keen to develop, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types
• A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive. Providing ongoing support to team members with opportunities for progression.

The Benefits

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• CVS Pension Scheme
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts - 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice. This role is based in Middlesbrough and Hartlepool which are commutable from Stockton-on-Tees, Redcar, Yarm, Darlington, Guisborough, Staithes, Stokesley, Great Ayton, Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Shildon, West Auckland, Horden, Wingate, Sedgefield, Ferryhill, Spennymoor, Coxhoe, Bowburn, Durham, Shotton Colliery, Murton, Easington Colliery, Seaham, Sunderland, Northallerton, Hutton Rudby, Seaton Carew and other locations in the North Yorkshire and County Durham areas.