OOH Veterinary Surgeon - Somerset

Purosearch; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overnight accommodation

Staff sleeping rota

Job summary

Purovets is seeking an experienced Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon to join a 24/7 RCVS Tier 2 accredited hospital in Somerset. You will handle emergency caseloads with a supportive night team and access to advanced facilities.

The role offers a flexible OOH rota, opportunities in emergency and critical care, and overnight accommodation if required, promoting a healthy work-life balance for vets.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary surgeon with interest in emergency and critical care.
• Comfortable working OOH in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Permanent Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon providing emergency care.
• Collaborate with a dedicated OOH nursing team to manage cases.
• Utilise facilities like CT imaging and ultrasound to diagnose and treat emergencies.

Job description

Dedicated OOH nurses who manage all incoming calls

Flexible rota with up to 10 consecutive days off

Around 40% of night shifts finish by 11pm or midnight

RCVS Tier 2 Hospital with CT, Endoscopy, Ultrasound and advanced imaging

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an

Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established

RCVS Tier 2 accredited veterinary hospital in Somerset. This permanent role offers an excellent work-life balance, a supportive emergency team and access to outstanding facilities, making it ideal for a vet with an interest in emergency and critical care.

Established in 1998, the practice provides 24/7 veterinary care from a modern hospital with separate dog, cat and small mammal facilities. As a

Cat Friendly Practice, the team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a calm and welcoming environment.

Working alongside a dedicated team of experienced OOH nurses who take all incoming calls, you'll be free to focus on clinical cases. A structured sleeping rota means that when there are no inpatients or emergencies, vets can rest while the nursing team manages the phones. Overnight accommodation is also available if required.

The hospital continues to grow its emergency caseload, offering an interesting variety of medical and surgical cases. Facilities include

CT advanced imaging, digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy and an on-site laboratory, providing excellent opportunities to develop emergency and diagnostic skills.

The Role

• Permanent Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon
• Salary up to
• Flexible rota discussed with the OOH team, including patterns such as
• Dedicated OOH support team

2 on/3 off, 4 on/10 off and 3 on/3 off

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a progressive hospital that offers a genuinely supportive OOH environment, modern facilities and an excellent work-life balance.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email

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