OOH Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Vets; Totnes; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £66k

Annualised hours

ECC funded

Sharesave

RCVS/VDS fees paid

Enhanced parental pay

Colleague discount

Job summary

CVS Vets in Totnes (Devon) is recruiting an experienced Veterinary Surgeon for dedicated OOH/ECC duties. The role operates 7 nights on 14 off (7pm–8am) and is a fixed-term contract for 1 year from January 2027.

You’ll work with an OOH team including an OOH Vet, OOH RVN and Twilight Vet, with access to modern facilities. Perks include up to £66,000 per annum DOE, annualised hours, and funded ECC qualifications, plus Sharesave, RCVS/VDS fees paid, enhanced family leave, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary surgeon for dedicated OOH/ECC role.
• Must be eligible to practise in the UK and hold veterinary qualification.
• Willingness to work nights and long shifts as part of a 7 on/14 off cycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality OOH/ECC veterinary care.
• Collaborate with OOH RVN and Twilight Vet for smooth handovers.
• Utilise digital radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy in clinical assessments.

Skills

Veterinary surgery

OOH/ECC experience

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary degree (DVM/BVMS)

Tools

Digital radiography

Ultrasound

Endoscope

In-house lab

Job description

Do you want to enjoy what Devon has to offer?Working in a dedicated night role that offers you time during the day to make the most of the area?

Well, here at MiNightVet Totnes (Dart Vale) we are currently recruiting for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to work as our dedicatedOOH / ECC Vet.

Located in the picturesque South Devon area of outstanding beauty, you will work alongside a friendly and dedicatedOOH team which comprises of ourOOH Vet, OOH RVN and our TwilightVetwho will help keep the transition smooth from the day team. You will have access to modern facilities and an extensive range of specialist equipment, including full digital radiography, endoscopes, ultrasound scanner and an in house laboratory.

This position involves working 7 nights on 14 off (7pm-8am). This is a fixed term contract for 1 year starting in January 2027.

This would be an ideal opportunity for you to enjoy the many daytime outdoor activities that the area has to offer which cannot be indulged fully within the constraints of a traditional day rota!

As our new OOHVet you will also receive the following perks:

• Up to £66,000 per annum DOE
• Annualised hours contract
• Structured support and development of your clinical skills with the potential for support in gaining a fully funded certificate in ECC.
• Opportunity to join our Sharesave scheme, allowing you buy shares in our business
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
• Colleague discount on pet products and treatment

Join us at CVS

We'recommitted 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.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.