OOH Veterinary Surgeon - 7 on 21 off

CVS Veterinary Group; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Vets24/7 New Forest is seeking an experienced OOH veterinary surgeon to lead medical and surgical cases during overnight shifts. You will diagnose, treat and manage a varied caseload with professional autonomy and supported by a collaborative team.

We offer a flexible rota (7 nights on, 21 nights off) with part-time options and a focus on work-life balance, excellent client care, and ongoing professional development within a trusted emergency service.

Qualifications

• An experienced small animal vet with confidence in OOH, emergency or critical-care practice.
• Able to lead on medical and surgical cases independently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical and surgical cases and manage overnight caseloads.
• Perform diagnostic investigations and drive cases through to outcome.
• Collaborate with the team to shape and improve the OOH service.

Skills

OOH vet

Emergency care

Leadership in cases

Job description

OOH Veterinary Surgeon - CVS Vets24/7 New Forest

Rota: 7 nights on, 21 nights off - flexible and part-time options considered

Salary: Up to £80,000 (full time equivalent)

Location: 15 minutes to Bournemouth Airport, quick commutes to Southampton and Salisbury

Great emergency care starts with a team that trusts, listens to and supports one another.

We are looking for an experienced OOH vet who is confident leading medical and surgical cases, carrying out diagnostic investigations and taking ownership of a varied overnight caseload. You will have space to use your professional judgement, work cases through from presentation to outcome and help shape a developing service where good ideas are welcomed.

An Out-of-Hours Service with a Difference

We're committed to creating an OOH service that genuinely cares for and listens to its people while delivering outstanding patient and client care. We have fantastic working relationships with our clients and member practices which enables us to work with a flexible, patient-focused approach for each case. We trust our clinicians to use their professional judgement and want your input on how we can things even better. We believe that when our team feels supported, valued and empowered, exceptional care naturally follows.

Meet the people beside you

Johannah Maxwell - Lead OOH Veterinary Surgeon Johannah brings five years of dedicated OOH experience and is currently completing her ECC Certificate. She is passionate about emergency and critical care, enjoys sharing knowledge and is always open to ideas that could make the service better. Away from work, she enjoys running, CrossFit and travelling.

Sally - Registered Veterinary Nurse Sally has worked in veterinary practice since 2014 and brings experience from both small animal and equine settings. Her recent move into ECC reflects the team's shared enthusiasm for learning, variety and the challenge of OOH work.

Clare - Registered Veterinary Nurse Clare is a highly experienced veterinary nurse with an extensive background in emergency and referral practice in the UK and internationally. She brings calm capability to the team and, outside work, enjoys travelling in her campervan and cycling.

Nim - Lead OOH Veterinary Nurse Nim brings a wealth of first-opinion and emergency experience and is working towards her ECC Certificate. She is passionate about excellent patient care and creating an overnight environment in which every colleague feels supported and able to do their best work.

Why you will enjoy working here

A culture built on trust

You will be trusted to use your experience and professional judgement, with a team around you that communicates openly and respects different perspectives. We actively invite suggestions, share best practice and keep improving together, so your voice will be heard rather than lost in the background.

Skilled colleagues that invest in each other

You will work with experienced vets and nurses, including certificate holders and colleagues developing advanced expertise in surgery, ECC, ophthalmology, exotics and diagnostic imaging. The culture is collaborative rather than hierarchical: people ask for a second opinion, share struggles. We see this as a sign of our strength and do not judge anyone for asking for help.

A rota that protects time away from work

We currently work a 7 nights on, 21 nights off pattern, though we're happy to explore different rota structures, part-time opportunities, or other flexible arrangements to suit individual circumstances.

Interesting cases, with continuity of care

The caseload offers the variety and responsibility an experienced OOH clinician is looking for, while allowing time to investigate thoroughly and manage cases from presentation through to outcome. Close working relationships with our daytime practices support smooth handovers, continuity for patients and a genuine sense of belonging to the wider hospital team.

Who we are looking for

• An experienced small animal vet with confidence in OOH, emergency or critical-care practice.
• A clinician comfortable taking the lead on medical and surgical cases and making sound decisions independently.
• A generous team member who communicates clearly, supports nursing colleagues and enjoys sharing knowledge.
• Someone who values a positive, inclusive culture and wants to contribute ideas as the service develops.
• A compassionate communicator who helps clients feel informed and supported during difficult moments.