Out of Hours Twilight Veterinary Surgeon

Southdown Veterinary Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

Generous CPD allowance

50% off pet care services

Job summary

Southdown Veterinary Group in Chester is looking for an experienced Out of Hours Twilight Veterinary Surgeon to join our dynamic team. The role, offering a competitive salary of up to £65,000, involves primary care OOH consultations, receiving case transfers, and inpatient care.

You will be supported by a passionate team, enjoy opportunities for continuous professional development, and have access to numerous resources to ensure the best possible care for our patients.

Qualifications

• Experienced vet (2-3 years), confident in clinical skills and capable of handling varied caseloads.
• Strong medical knowledge with experience in routine and emergency surgery.
• Client care expertise to foster long-lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OOH consultations and inpatient care.
• Carry out surgical procedures and diagnostic investigations.
• Provide guidance and support to the veterinary team.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Surgical and medical case management

Client care

Team player and mentor

Education

2+ years' experience as a veterinary surgeon

Job description

Out of Hours Twilight Veterinary Surgeon

Onsite

Location: Chester

Contract: Part Time, Annualised Hours.

Practice Type: First opinion

Competitive Salary | up to £65,000 (DOE) (FTE) up to 40 hours per week

The shifts are 2pm-midnight with 30 mins unpaid break.

Totalling an average of 22.56 hours per week.

Annualised contract.

The journey starts here. We are seeking a OOH Twilight veterinary surgeon to work alongside our amazing team at MiNight Vet Chester Wirral working a share of weekend daytime hours. We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our MiNight Vet team. You'll work in a primary care OOH setting based at Chester Gates Veterinary Specialists; a fully equipped RCVS approved Veterinary referral hospital. (Please note: Chester Gates inpatients are under the care of interns and referral clinicians.)

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‑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 MiNightVet Chester (Chestergates)

MiNightVet Chester (Chestergates) is a small animal specialist centre with a passionate team of vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists. We are a modern practice with a wide range of facilities giving you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care. We pride ourselves on our friendly and collaborative environment where everyone is supported in providing the best possible care to animals. Alongside our facilities and specialist equipment, our friendly and experienced veterinary team are dedicated to providing the highest quality of veterinary care, surgery and treatment – along with regular check‑ups and routine procedures. The practice ensures we have all the equipment we could possibly need, without cutting corners when it comes to quality. MiNight Vet Chester Wirral provides 24‑hour care for our first opinion member practices, including the care and treatment of MiNight Vet inpatients. We are based at Chestergates Veterinary Specialists in Chester; a fully equipped RCVS approved Veterinary referral hospital (Please note the Chestergates inpatients are under the care of the interns and referral clinicians).

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 the lead 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.
• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long‑lasting relationships.
• As an experienced vet (2–3 years' experience), you'll bring a strong level of clinical autonomy and be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

As an experienced vet, (2–3 years' experience) you'll bring a strong level of clinical autonomy and be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards. 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:

This position would suit an experienced small animal vet, preferably with a minimum of 2+ years' experience. The role involves primary care OOH consultations, receiving member practice case transfers, inpatient care, medical work‑ups and surgery. A strong medical knowledge is required and experience in routine and emergency surgery. You will possess good communication skills and have a passion to deliver excellent care and client service.

• 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

Join us at CVS

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.

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