Out of Hours Night Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Veterinary Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £83,200 (FTE)

RCVS & VDS fees paid

Generous CPD and postgraduate studies

24/7 on-site parking

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

CVS Vets 24/7 Chester is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our out-of-hours emergency team. The role focuses on emergency care, critical care, and on-call surgeries for small animals, with shifts from 7pm to 8am and an average of 28 hours per week.

You'll be part of a dedicated ECC service at Chestergates Veterinary Specialists, in a modern, fully equipped environment with access to advanced diagnostics and a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with ECC interest or experience.
• Minimum 2 years of post-graduate experience in emergency care.
• Strong client communication and teamwork to support on-call nights.

Responsibilities

• Manage emergency and critical care cases during out-of-hours shifts.
• Perform urgent surgeries and medical workups as needed.
• Deliver a calm, reassuring experience for clients during challenging moments.

Skills

Emergency & Critical Care

Surgical skills

Independent working

Client communication

Education

BVMS / DVM / BVS

Job description

Out of Hours Night Veterinary Surgeon | CVS Vets 24/7 - Chester

Location

Chester

Contract

Part Time, Annualised Hours - Average of 28 hours per week

Practice Type

24/7 ECC

Competitive Salary

Up to £83,200 (FTE) Depending on experience

Your journey starts here.

An exciting opportunity for an OOH Night Veterinary Surgeon to work alongside our friendly and experienced team at CVS Vets 24/7 Chester.

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 Vets 24/7 Chester

CVS Vets 24/7 Chester is a dedicated small animal emergency and out-of-hours service, providing exceptional care when pets need it most.

Based within Chestergates Veterinary Specialists, an RCVS-approved referral hospital, you'll work in a modern, fully equipped environment with access to advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities. This unique setting offers exposure to a diverse and rewarding caseload, combining the pace and variety of ECC work with the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Our service provides 24-hour care for patients from our first opinion member practices, including the management of hospitalised veterinary inpatients. You'll have the opportunity to develop your emergency and critical care expertise while working alongside highly skilled colleagues and benefiting from access to on-call referral clinicians for additional support when required.

At Chester, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our friendly, supportive culture where clinical excellence is encouraged, knowledge is shared, and every team member is empowered to make decisions that deliver the very best outcomes for patients and their owners.

We are also recruiting for an ECC specialist to work Monday and Tuesdays and so by working with us you'll have access to excellent opportunities for clinical development and mentoring in ECC.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a genuine passion for Emergency and Critical Care to join our dedicated emergency team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident small animal vet with at least 2 years of post-graduate experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the challenge and variety that ECC brings. You'll be comfortable managing emergency presentations, inpatient care, medical workups and emergency surgical cases, whilst delivering a calm, reassuring experience for clients during some of their most difficult moments.

You will:

• Have strong medical and surgical skills, with confidence managing emergency and critical care cases.
• Enjoy working independently while knowing when to seek support and collaborate with colleagues.
• Be passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and client service.
• Communicate effectively with clients, referring practices and the wider veterinary team.
• Take ownership of cases and be confident making clinical decisions in an out-of-hours setting.
• Be motivated to continue developing your ECC knowledge and clinical expertise.

The Rota

• 4 on, 7 off/ 3 on, 7 off
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 7 off, Followed by Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 7 off.
• Shifts times are 7pm - 8am
• Average of 28 hours per week

Benefits

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'll receive:

• A competitive salary of up to £83,200 (FTE) DOE
• 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
• 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
• Plus free on-site parking

Location

Situated outside of Chester city centre, our practice is perfectly positioned for those who love to explore. With the Lake District, Liverpool, North Wales, Wirral and two nearby airports all within easy reach, you'll have the best of both worlds - a vibrant professional environment and stunning surroundings to unwind in.

Join us at CVS

At CVS, we're committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. You'll have access to excellent wellbeing support, industry-leading benefits, and a network of mentors and wellbeing champions. With dedicated central support teams and continued investment in our practices and facilities, we enable our clinical teams to focus on delivering outstanding patient care.